Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Career Resource Coordinator (ENG-The Centre)

Job ID

71433

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

08/14/2025

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

08/20/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Engineering Career Services

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 7

Salary Range

$25.70 - $39.89 (hourly)

Contract Duration

13 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, Hybrid

Education Level

3-year Community College in Business Administration or a related field

Career Level

Requires 2 years of relevant experience

Job Description

Career Resource Coordinator
(JD01179)

Engineering a Brighter Future
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/about-us/strategic-plan/

About The Faculty

Ranked among the top engineering schools in Canada and worldwide, the Faculty of Engineering is on a mission to empower agile and globally conscious leaders in engineering who collaborate to create a brighter future. The Faculty is at the forefront of transforming engineering education, transitioning from traditional lecture methods to a project-based, hands-on learning approach.

Our graduates emerge as resilient professionals, armed with invaluable skills and experiences from Ontario's second-largest co-op program, unparalleled research opportunities—the most extensive offered by any Canadian engineering program—and a multitude of clubs, teams, and projects. Student success is central to all we do, and we are meaningfully reshaping an engineering field into one that reflects a diverse and inclusive society.

About the Team

The Centre for Career Growth and Experience at McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is dedicated to empowering students through comprehensive career development, co-operative education, and experiential learning opportunities. As Ontario's second-largest engineering co-op program, we offer flexible, paid work terms ranging from 4 to 16 months, allowing students to integrate valuable industry experience into their academic journey. Beyond co-op placements, the Centre provides year-round services, including personalized career advising, resume and interview preparation, and access to over 10,000 job postings annually. Students also benefit from a variety of workshops, networking events, and involvement in over 100 student clubs and teams, fostering both professional and personal growth. Through its holistic approach, the Centre ensures that engineering students are well-equipped to navigate their career paths and achieve success in the workforce.

About the Position

As a member of the Engagement and Experiential team, the role Career Resource Coordinator provides career education and co-op support services to students in the Faculty of Engineering, helping them build career readiness, access co-op, and successfully transition into the Canadian workforce.

Taking a holistic, student-centered approach, the Career Resource Coordinator offers one-on-one career advising, targeted workshops, and proactive support for students navigating job searches

Job Summary

Responsible for the coaching and advising of students regarding career development skills and processes. Provide informed and responsive job search support to a diverse group of students and alumni. Enhance and promote career development services, co-operative education opportunities and employer related events and activities. Provide co-ordination for daily operations, activities, events and counselling services.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate resources, materials, library and website content for the Centre.
• Research and retain information on current job openings, employment trends, emerging careers and educational requirements.
• Facilitate student orientations and workshops on topics such as resume writing and interview preparation.
• Coach and advise students on career development skills and processes such as resume writing, interviewing skills, networking and negotiating employment offers.
• Critique resumes, cover letters and conduct mock interviews for students.
• Assist with the development of student orientations and workshops.
• Support students in researching academic and career interests using various resources.
• Develop marketing and promotional materials such as newsletters, flyers and brochures.
• Conduct database, literature, and web searches to locate information and articles relevant to career counselling and planning for students and alumni.
• Plan and coordinate a variety of events and activities such as conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision-making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
• Co-ordinate recruitment and selection of students.
• Respond to inquiries via email, phone and in-person.
• Write a variety of documents including correspondence, manuals, and reports.
• Update and maintain database information.

Supervision

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• 3-year Community College in Business Administration or a related field.
• Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• Experience working in a post-secondary environment, particularly in a career advising capacity.
• Experience using Orbis is considered an asset.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must have / demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills when working with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail while producing thorough and accurate work
• Strong commitment to maintaining the data integrity of student records
• Experience in supporting a student-centered culture, with a strong commitment to benchmarking and evidence-based practice
• Collaborative team player as well as self-reliant professional
• Flexibility and ability to take initiative and action on projects and tasks
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to respond creatively to resolve issues and maintain workflows
• Advanced skills in MS Office, including Word and Excel, as well as the ability to learn new programs quickly

NOTE: Flexibility is required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours to meet the demands of the position.

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.