About the role
The Alumni Advisor works with students as they complete their training to prepare them for employment. You will build relationships and support learning including facilitating interview skills and helping to identify the right employment opportunities. The Alumni Advisor works closely with the internal teams and with Industry Partners to ensure the highest opportunity for employment success and apprenticeship completion.
Key Responsibilities
Student and Alumni Management and Support
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Work with students one on one to identify career goals, outline capabilities, challenges and solution strategies to ensure successful employment
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Identify and evaluate career opportunities with students, ensure alignment between the Industry Partners and the alumni career goals
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Identify Alumni who are interested in working alongside our organization to increase engagement and share their stories and work with our communications team to capture and share these motivational career paths.
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Track alumni and record employment statistics as well as apprenticeship training progress for reporting and planning purposes
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Maintain Alumni records including contact information, employment information, apprenticeship tracking and completion critical to ensure accurate reporting
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Gather feedback from Alumni for the purpose of continuous improvement of WBF programs and supports
-
Provide excellent relationship management skills to both employers and alumni throughout the referral process
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Collaborate with the External Relations and Development Team to implement strategic supports that address challenges with apprenticeship retention and completions
-
Liaise with all internal WBF stakeholders in the communication, development and fulfillment of alumni service delivery model
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Actively support WBF’s engagement of Indigenous women in exploring, preparing for and successfully entering Alberta’s trades workforce
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Brings forward suggestions for improvements to service and business processes and special projects as needed
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Alignment with WBF’s values and culture, including a commitment to continuous learning, and creating safe, inclusive workplaces with respect for all employees, applicants, students and stakeholders.
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Support programs and Alumni virtually and in person throughout Alberta, some travel required
Education & Experience
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Completion of post-secondary education or diploma in business, human resources or related field is an asset
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2-5 years related experience in career development in trades or construction environments
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Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced, changing environment
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Demonstrated experience and comfort level in a coaching / mentoring and facilitation role
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Ability to work remotely with an entrepreneurial mindset
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Experience working with Indigenous women or other cultures experiencing barriers to learning and employment
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Formalized coaching or mentoring courses an asset
Competition closing June 11, 2026
Not the right fit? Search for Alumni Advisor jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Women Building Futures
Since 1998, WBF has been the leader in preparing women for economically prosperous careers in industries where women have historically been under-represented. These careers lead to economic freedom, personal confidence and growth that are transformational for women, their families and their communities. WBF has extensive experience recruiting and ensuring career success for women within these industries at a consistent employment rate of 90 per cent.
A Social Purpose Organization (SPO) and registered charity, WBF is valued for its uncompromising approach to meeting the needs of women and industry by recruiting the right people and providing them with the right training. Employers and women trust WBF’s methodology.
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About the role
The Alumni Advisor works with students as they complete their training to prepare them for employment. You will build relationships and support learning including facilitating interview skills and helping to identify the right employment opportunities. The Alumni Advisor works closely with the internal teams and with Industry Partners to ensure the highest opportunity for employment success and apprenticeship completion.
Key Responsibilities
Student and Alumni Management and Support
-
Work with students one on one to identify career goals, outline capabilities, challenges and solution strategies to ensure successful employment
-
Identify and evaluate career opportunities with students, ensure alignment between the Industry Partners and the alumni career goals
-
Identify Alumni who are interested in working alongside our organization to increase engagement and share their stories and work with our communications team to capture and share these motivational career paths.
-
Track alumni and record employment statistics as well as apprenticeship training progress for reporting and planning purposes
-
Maintain Alumni records including contact information, employment information, apprenticeship tracking and completion critical to ensure accurate reporting
-
Gather feedback from Alumni for the purpose of continuous improvement of WBF programs and supports
-
Provide excellent relationship management skills to both employers and alumni throughout the referral process
-
Collaborate with the External Relations and Development Team to implement strategic supports that address challenges with apprenticeship retention and completions
-
Liaise with all internal WBF stakeholders in the communication, development and fulfillment of alumni service delivery model
-
Actively support WBF’s engagement of Indigenous women in exploring, preparing for and successfully entering Alberta’s trades workforce
-
Brings forward suggestions for improvements to service and business processes and special projects as needed
-
Alignment with WBF’s values and culture, including a commitment to continuous learning, and creating safe, inclusive workplaces with respect for all employees, applicants, students and stakeholders.
-
Support programs and Alumni virtually and in person throughout Alberta, some travel required
Education & Experience
-
Completion of post-secondary education or diploma in business, human resources or related field is an asset
-
2-5 years related experience in career development in trades or construction environments
-
Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced, changing environment
-
Demonstrated experience and comfort level in a coaching / mentoring and facilitation role
-
Ability to work remotely with an entrepreneurial mindset
-
Experience working with Indigenous women or other cultures experiencing barriers to learning and employment
-
Formalized coaching or mentoring courses an asset
Competition closing June 11, 2026
Not the right fit? Search for Alumni Advisor jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Women Building Futures
Since 1998, WBF has been the leader in preparing women for economically prosperous careers in industries where women have historically been under-represented. These careers lead to economic freedom, personal confidence and growth that are transformational for women, their families and their communities. WBF has extensive experience recruiting and ensuring career success for women within these industries at a consistent employment rate of 90 per cent.
A Social Purpose Organization (SPO) and registered charity, WBF is valued for its uncompromising approach to meeting the needs of women and industry by recruiting the right people and providing them with the right training. Employers and women trust WBF’s methodology.