Department/Unit Work-Integrated Learning & Co-operative Education (WIL Co-op)

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number S246-26

Employee Group

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Duration of Contract (if applicable) See note section

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $63,337 - $84,730 per annum

Classification

Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
The Work‑Integrated Learning & Co‑operative Education at Dalhousie University is responsible for securing and managing quality work term opportunities for almost 2,000+ students annually in 27 Co‑op and Work‑Integrated Learning ( WIL ) programs across four faculties and a college. Reporting to the Employer Relations Manager, the Employer Relations Coordinator will build and manage employer and community partnerships to create Co‑op and Work‑Integrated learning opportunities for Dalhousie students. The role focuses on employer outreach, recruitment support, relationship management, student work term success, and organizing employer engagement events to strengthen industry connections and enhance student employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities





Develop and manage strategic relationships with employers and community partners to create high-quality Co‑op and Work‑Integrated learning opportunities for students.

Conduct employer outreach, prospecting, account management, and pipeline development to expand hiring opportunities across public, private, and not‑for‑profit sectors.

Serve as a trusted advisor to employers by providing guidance on recruitment strategies, talent pipelines, compensation practices, funding programs, and student hiring.

Support employers throughout the recruitment cycle, including job development, job postings, onboarding, work‑term planning, and student work term success.

Monitor and support student work experiences through employer engagement, workplace issue resolution, partnership management, and tracking of learning outcomes and program quality.

Lead employer engagement, networking, marketing, and promotional initiatives while representing Dalhousie University at industry events, conferences, and community events.

Note
There are two term positions available, one two-year and one eighteen-month. Candidates are asked to indicate in their application if they have a preference of term length.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and work from home from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Core & Leadership Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

Respect & Inclusion

Knowledge & Thinking Skills

Communication

Service

Self-Awareness & Professionalism

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle.



Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self‑identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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📌 Employer Relations Coordinator (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Dalhousie University
📍 Nova Scotia