Senior Co-op Student Advising Officer

To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Career Development Assignment (CDA) The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld. If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal “unionized” candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Job Number: J0826-0146 Job Title: Senior Co-op Student Advising Officer Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA) Department: Co-op and Career Services Job Category: Student Services Number of Positions: 1 Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/08/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/09/2026 Salary (with Salary Rate): 91,291.00 - 99,934.00/Year Assignment Duration From: 01/09/2026 Assignment Duration To: 31/08/2027 Employee Group: CUPE 2424 Salary Level: 10PE Hours Per Week: 35 Date Position Available: 01/09/2026 About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values. Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Co-op Operations, the incumbent provides leadership and coordination to the Co-op Student Advisor team in achieving co-operative education priorities and objectives as they relate to student preparation for the job search and transition to work. The incumbent collaborates with the Co-op Student Development Officer to ensure high-quality programming and one-on-one services to co-op students. This position contributes to co-op student job search success, workplace preparedness, and overall positive experience with the Co-op Program. The incumbent is skilled in providing holistic one-on-one support that is informed by student development theory. They provide individualized advising to students who experience particular challenges in the job search and in the workplace, guiding them through a self-reflective learning process. The incumbent provides subject matter leadership to the Co-op Student Advisor team in this regard. Qualifications The incumbent must possess the following qualifications: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. A strong customer service focus with the ability to motivate colleagues and students. Demonstrated understanding of current work-integrated learning approaches, tools and best practices in the context of post-secondary students. A superior understanding of the key elements of the job search cycle. Excellent writing and project management skills. Experience in needs assessment and development of personalized action plans. A high degree of maturity, and sound professional judgement to manage unique Student situations independently. Crisis management and appropriate referral skills are a must. Strong attention to detail and organization to manage a large workload with shifting priorities. A solid understanding of the University environment. Flexibility is required to accommodate event logistics and attendance outside regular business hours, on occasion. Adept in the use of technology such as databases, learning management software, productivity tools and common office software such as MS Office to work with large amounts of data. Education And Experience The above is normally acquired through: Completion of a four-year honours university degree in social sciences, business, or related areas. The completion of post-graduate study in Adult Education, Career Counseling, or Learning and Development will be considered an asset. A minimum of five years of relevant experience including two years of supervisory experience. Work experience in employability and/or work-integrated learning programs, ideally within the context of post-secondary education. Knowledge of the dynamic landscape of work integrated learning, and particularly co-operative education, in the post-secondary context. Significant experience in supporting clients and/or students in the technicalities of the job search and in achieving success in the workplace. Knowledge of the labour market as it relates to student and new graduate employment. HR Note Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Health and Safety Requirements This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume. View complete position description View Disclaimer You must login first before attempting to apply for any postion. Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant. Please note your profile includes important screening information.

The incumbent provides leadership and coordination to the Co-op Student Advisor team to help students prepare for job searches and transition to work. They offer holistic one-on-one support and individualized advising to students facing challenges in the workplace or job search.

Requires a four-year honours university degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including two years of supervisory experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of work-integrated learning and the post-secondary education environment.

• Customer servicePreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Collaborative Work
• Customer Service
• Work-Integrated Learning
• Job Search Cycle Management
• Writing
• Project Management
• Needs Assessment
• Professional Judgement
• Crisis Management
• Organization
• Database Management
• Learning Management Software
• MS Office
• Student Advising
• Supervisory Experience
• Career Counseling

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Social Services
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

35 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level