Career and Employment Liaison

NAIT is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Career and Employment Liaison to support employer engagement and employment initiatives that connect students with industry and employment opportunities. This is a temporary position ending on or before February 29, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

Lead Hiring Fairs and other employer recruitment activities, with a focus on employer recruitment, registration, readiness, communications, participation, invoicing, and post-event reporting; Coordinate other employer recruitment activities, including Employer Information Sessions; Serve as primary point of contact for employers seeking to connect with NAIT and act as a liaison between program areas, Advancement, students, and prospective employers; Coordinate employer registration and job posting services, providing guidance and exercising judgment where requirements require review or escalation; Collaborate with internal partners to support employer recruitment and employment initiatives; Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote employer services, including Symplicity; Maintain positive and ongoing relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Carry out additional project priorities, including Symplicity audits, data analytics, and Employer Services/Student Employment website updates; Summarize recruitment activity and event outcomes through available metrics, including surveys, electronic registration, and student and employer feedback

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma, degree preferred in a related discipline; 3–5 years of related professional work experience; Flexibility to work outside normal working hours or extended hours at varying times of the year; Equivalencies may be considered; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; Proven experience leading event planning and coordination; Strong organizational and time management skills; General awareness of industry and sector-based hiring and recruitment processes; Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; General understanding of career development, student employment, and student supports; Ability to work effectively in an open-area work environment; Ability to manage a heavy workload and withstand high noise levels (event-based, not ongoing)

Nice to have

Experience with Symplicity, Orbis, or similar platforms

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package; Health and wellness support; Work-life balance; Recognition; Professional and personal growth; Excellent vacation time; Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's; Flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role