Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Co-operative Education

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

10 August 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

0.6 FTE

Salary Grade

$69,052.00 - $89,791.00

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG9

Start Date

9/25/2025

End Date

8/31/2027

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

One of the distinguishing characteristics of the University of Victoria is its commitment to experiential learning. For more than 40 years, UVic has been a leader in providing students with relevant, engaging and practical learning experiences beyond the classroom. Experiential learning is proven to be a powerful way to engage students in their studies by facilitating opportunities to put theory into practice, make connections with professionals in the field and develop career related skills and competencies.

UVic has one of the largest co-op programs in Western Canada, with more than 4,000 work placements taking place each year with employers across Canada and around the world (uvic.ca/coop). Our Career Services is an on-campus career development service that helps students and alumni prepare for successful careers (uvic.ca/career-services). Our Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) team supports students and instructors to engage in community-engaged learning experiences and research with diverse community initiatives (uvic.ca/cel).

This position provides professional assistance to Continuing Studies.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $69,052- $76,129 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $89,791 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

*This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Career Development & Experiential Learning, and working closely with relevant staff in the Division of Continuing Studies, the Career Educator will coach adult learners enrolled in non-credit professional programs in Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. Individual coaching will relate to career development and management, employment preparation, and work search issues.

Working collaboratively with Co-op and Career Services staff and staff and faculty in the Division of Continuing Studies, the Career Educator will develop career education curriculum, facilitate skill-based workshops, and conduct group presentations in-house or in-class, customized to specific disciplines in Continuing Studies. Individual appointments will focus on the assessment of clients’ career development needs and coaching clients on exploring career options, connecting with career opportunities, and managing career transitions, with particular focus on the unique needs of adult international learners wishing to develop their careers in Canada. The Career Educator will support environmental research and analysis and labour market information in Victoria and beyond, for the purposes of supporting Divisional administrative staff with program development and funding and reporting requirements. The Career Educator will develop and adapt information, resources and tools and conduct relevant research, analysis and reporting on related metrics and deliverables in order to develop strategic approaches to career development coaching and related activities.

The Career Educator may support Division of Continuing Studies academic staff to support securing practicum placements with employers for limited programs, that match curriculum learning goals and align with student’s career aspirations.

The Career Educator leads, coordinates or participates in providing outreach services on and off campus or online and will assist in the development and delivery of Co-op and Career programs and services, and other forms of experiential learning, as appropriate. The Career Educator actively promotes and contributes to the growth of Co-op and Career Services programs and initiatives.

As a professional member of the Co-op and Career Services team, the Career Educator supports delivery of services, initiatives and events as required to meet service standards and expectations.

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline plus a minimum of three years of related work experience in career development with adult learners and students, preferably in a post-secondary setting. Preference will be given to professional career development practitioner coursework, training and/or certification and to candidates who have experience working with international learners

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Demonstrated knowledge of student and career development theory
• Designing, developing and evaluating career education curriculum, workshops, programs and presentations
• Demonstrated career planning skills and work search techniques
• Navigating and using relevant technology and equipment, including databases and educational technology
• Work and communicate effectively, with tact and diplomacy, with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Ability to effectively mentor individuals and to speak in public arenas
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and with all levels of university personnel
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent team building skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, communication, public relations, and networking skills
• Knowledge and awareness of discipline-specific labour market conditions and trends
• Knowledge and awareness of external community resources to which clients could be referred

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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