Northern College is seeking an External Relations Liaison in our Marketing, Communications, and External Relations department. The successful candidate will be organized, positive, and engaging. In addition, they will be a self starter, innovative, and a team player.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, Communications and External Relations, the successful candidate will support relationship building, stakeholder management, fundraising and volunteer coordination for mutual benefit of internal stakeholders and key community groups.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the College in creating lasting, fulfilling, win-win experiences that form trust-based, giving relationships resulting in greater prosperity, accessibility, and fulfillment for our internal and external audiences;
• Identify possible relations and memoranda of understanding that enhance the student and graduate experience and also support activities that engage alumni and community members;
• Support events and activities that generate funds for student bursaries, projects and initiatives, liaising with donors; and
• Support for the College’s alumni to engage and excite graduates about being part of the College community, supporting the CICan Premier Awards, discount programs for alumni, and experiences and opportunities that further develop the affinity of graduates to the College.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What You Will Need To Be Considered

• 2-year diploma in Business, Marketing, Office Administration, or equivalent/related field;
• One (1) year experience in supporting, developing, organizing and coordinating projects, programs, services and events;
• Experience working with volunteers and community partners, including coordinating and motivating; and
• Experience working in a customer focused environment, developing plans.

What Northern Has To Offer

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/