Career & Professional Development Coordinator

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

12 MONTH CONTRACT | HYBRID

TORONTO, ON

Our client is a respected and reputable one of its kind organization that offers high-quality professional services across Canada. They have an incredible work culture, robust benefits, and encourage professional growth and development. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to initiatives that strengthen professional development, connect employers with qualified talent, and support individuals throughout different stages of their careers.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Contract opportunity with the potential to gain valuable experience
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program
• Professional development opportunities and education support
• Inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Regular employee appreciation events, team lunches, and social activities

The Job!

You will serve as the main point-of-contact to coordinate and administer the career development initiatives and services for the organization's prospects, students, and designated members, along with employers looking to hire qualified professionals.

• Coordinate career development initiatives and projects, supporting benchmarking and future program development.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and external partners, acting as a liaison for organizations seeking career development tools and resources.
• Collaborate with the Stakeholder Relations team to develop employment channels and connect employers, service providers, and organizations with qualified professionals.
• Coordinate and manage all virtual and in-person career development events, workshops, webinars, and educational initiatives.
• Collaborate with strategic partners, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR leaders to deliver career development programming, including resume workshops, job prospect updates, networking events, and guest speaking opportunities.
• Facilitate webinars and moderate live Q&A sessions, with comfort presenting to large virtual audiences.
• Attend education and credentialing sessions, including video recordings and designation-related events, as required.
• Utilize technology and AI tools to enhance learning resources, including creating videos, voiceovers, and online learning materials.
• Support the organization's SharePoint site and other technology-based initiatives.
• Serve as first point of contact for continuing professional education inquiries, and respond to student and candidate inquiries regarding transfer of credit and program requirements.
• Promote career development resources and toolkits.
• Monitor program participation and engagement while preparing reports on program performance, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Partner with the Public Relations team to ensure ongoing, active LinkedIn engagement about the organization's career development initiatives.
• Benchmark related professions and industries, along with education institutions and non-profits, to bring new ideas to the organization's career development initiative.
• Support the day-to-day administration of the organization's mentorship program, monitoring participant activity and engagement.
• Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and participant resources.
• Minimal travel within the GTA to support events, meetings, and educational initiatives.

What You Bring to the Job

You are a proactive, organized, and relationship-focused professional who can balance high-volume communications and competing deadlines.

• Post-secondary education / college diploma (Business Administration preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in career development, program coordination, or education.
• Experience planning and coordinating virtual or in-person events, webinars, and workshops.
• Experience building relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to manage a high volume of inquiries.
• Comfort presenting virtually, facilitating webinars, and speaking confidently to large audiences.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using SharePoint and other collaboration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

We really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that we will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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