Career Services Advisor @ Oxford International Education Group

• The Career Services Advisor is responsible for delivering comprehensive career counselling, employment preparation, employer engagement, and career development programming for domestic and international students.
• The Advisor supports students throughout their employment journey, including career exploration, résumé and interview preparation, job-search strategies, practicum readiness, and transition into the workforce.
• Working collaboratively with students, employers, and internal academic and operational teams, the Career Services Advisor helps develop employer relationships and employment opportunities while supporting strong student outcomes.
• Where immigration-related matters arise, the Advisor works appropriately with licensed immigration professionals to ensure students are directed to qualified sources of advice.
• Career Counselling, Student Advising & Professional Support Lead individual and group career advising sessions focused on résumé development, interview preparation, job-search strategies, workplace professionalism, and networking skills.
• Provide structured guidance to students on career planning, labour-market awareness, and professional goal development aligned with their academic programs.
• Support graduates in their transition to employment through job-search assistance, employer referrals, industry connections, and transition-to-work coaching.
• Support students experiencing academic or personal barriers that may affect their career progress and provide appropriate referrals to internal or external support services.
• Practicum & Employment Readiness Support Prepare students for practicum, work-integrated learning, and employment opportunities through job-readiness training, communication coaching, interview preparation, and professional etiquette guidance.
• Collaborate with the Client Services team and external employers to identify and develop employment and practicum opportunities aligned with student skills, interests, and program requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, clinical sites, and community partners to support practicum placements and graduate employment opportunities.
• Workshops, Training Programs & Assessments Develop and deliver career-development workshops covering résumé and application preparation, job-search strategies, application tracking, interview skills, networking, and time-management strategies.
• Organize mock interviews, employer information panels, and professional-development sessions designed to strengthen student employability.
• Administer and interpret appropriate career-interest and aptitude assessments to help students identify their strengths, competencies, interests, and potential career pathways.
• Career Events & Institutional Initiatives Plan, coordinate, and deliver career-related events, including job fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and other employment-focused activities.
• Coordinate student engagement initiatives in collaboration with faculty, Admissions, Client Services, and other administrative teams.
• Evaluate career events and initiatives and recommend improvements to strengthen student engagement, employment outcomes, and employer participation.
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Quality Improvement Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student employment, practicum activity, graduate outcomes, and Career Services engagement.
• Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for student employment outcomes, practicum activity, student progress, employer engagement, and Career Services utilization.
• Analyze trends and outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support institutional and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Career Services programs, processes, resources, and student supports.
• Orientation & Admissions Support Lead the Career Services component of new-student orientation, introducing students to career outcomes, employability expectations, available resources, and Career Services support.
• Represent Career Services at open houses, recruitment events, and community-engagement activities.
• Provide prospective students with accurate, appropriate information about career pathways, employment outcomes, and Career Services available through the College, while avoiding guarantees or representations of employment.

Collaboration with RCIC & Licensed Recruitment Partners Collaborate with the Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and licensed international recruitment partners to help ensure students are connected with appropriate sources of immigration-related information and professional guidance.

• Refer students to appropriately licensed professionals for immigration matters that may affect their studies, practicum participation, or career planning.
• Maintain clear professional boundaries by ensuring that immigration advice requiring authorization is provided by appropriately licensed professionals.
• Employer & Community Engagement Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and regional employers, industry organizations, clinical sites, and community partners to expand practicum and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• Engage with employers to understand workforce needs, hiring trends, skills requirements, and opportunities relevant to College programs and graduates.

Act as a liaison between OICC and industry partners, maintaining regular communication and supporting the development of long-term employer relationships. Identify new employer and community partnerships that can strengthen student career development, practicum opportunities, and graduate employment outcomes.