Job Type

Limited Term (<12 months)

Close Date

12/01/2025

Employee Group

Interim

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Department

Science Careers & Exp Centre

Contract Duration

4 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Hours of work are anticipated to be 7 hours per day, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Hourly Rate

$30.84 - $47.65 (hourly)

Job Description

Unit/Project Description:

The Science Careers & Experience Centre is dedicated to helping students develop professional competencies, gain experience, build networks, and design their careers, enabling them to leverage their education and create an authentic future. Our goal is to empower students by equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to thrive as they transition from their studies to the next chapter of their professional journey.

Working with Business + Higher Education Roundtable, we are starting a new project called The Science Communication Career Test Drive Program. We are looking for an experienced career education professional with demonstrated success in developing employer-university partnerships for work-integrated learning and experiential learning. In this project you will be engaging current and new partners who hire for science communication roles to engage in this exciting new project where we are engaging employers to co-create a talent pipeline for science communication.

This is a temporary position for approximately 4 months.

Job Summary:
Responsible for strategically planning, identifying, developing and cultivating employer relationships in the global business community to develop employment and experiential opportunities for students and alumni. This role will organize a centralized approach to employer development across campus to support collaboration and seamless employer experience and act as a key
McMaster contact with external employment advisory boards, economic development organizations, municipalities, chambers of commerce and other labour associations to represent the University and gather market information.

Accountabilities:

• Identify, develop, and cultivate strategic employer development plans and relationships in the business community.
• Design content for marketing materials, and social media campaigns that target both on and off campus employers.
• Interview and probe for information from employer partners to understand recruitment needs and develop employer relationships to understand current and potential resourcing needs of organizations.
• Conduct research and analysis through focus groups, surveys, and conversations with students, staff, and employers to support the development and viability of new Work Integrated Learning programs and opportunities.
• Ensure hiring and programming comply with government legislation and policies, as well as University regulations.
• Write a variety of documents including, but not limited to, reference letters, correspondence and workshop plans.
• Recommend policies and procedures related to the program and career services offered.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate a variety of activities and events, including, but not limited to, workshops, employer lunch and learns, information sessions, etc.
• Research and develop informational content to share with employers and students.
• Conduct employer site visit and attend key employer related events and networking meetings.
• Provide information and guidance to students related to employers and coordinate employment opportunities.
• Calculate travel expenses for attendance at site visits, seminars, conferences and professional development.
• Gather, compile, and analyze information identifying labour market data, trends, and job opportunities.
• Remain current and demonstrate understanding of employment legislation and government mandates.
• Present and market programs to industry partners and encourage them to provide employment opportunities to students using persuasion and/or influence to gain buy in.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience: Requires 4 years of relevant experience

Assets:

• Experience with Orbis
• Demonstrated success with securing student WIL opportunities

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

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