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Job Number: J0726-0302 Job Title: International Partnerships Coordinator Job Type: Continuing Full Time Department: International Admissions & Recruitment Job Category: Administrative Number of Positions: 1 Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/08/2026 Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 25/08/2026 Salary (with Salary Rate): 73,897.00 - 80,777.00/Year Assignment Duration From: 10/08/2026 Employee Group: CUPE 2424 Salary Level: 8PE Hours Per Week: 35 Date Position Available: 10/08/2026 About Carleton University Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world. Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal.

The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Partnerships and Pathways,



the International Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategies to attract and enroll international undergraduate and graduate students through new and existing international recruitment partnerships. The incumbent facilitates engagement with authorized recruitment partners, supports partner onboarding and training, ensures accurate and timely program and admissions information is shared, and serves as a liaison between recruitment agencies and undergraduate and graduate admissions teams. The incumbent supports undergraduate and graduate partner-focused recruitment efforts through trusted partnerships.

Flexible work hours including working evenings and weekends will be required.

Qualifications The incumbent must possess the following qualifications: Exceptional organization skills to support business relationships with overseas recruitment agencies and in-country representatives, support training and guidance on admissions criteria and requirements, and support assessment of partnership success.

Robust knowledge of Carleton University, the University’s academic programs, structure and admission and recruitment practices at the undergraduate and graduate level, and international education systems.

The ability to act professionally and tactfully interact with external stakeholders, including agents and in-country representatives, in a timely and respectful manner.

Capable of effectively organizing and handling a heavy workload; working independently using good judgment; ability to take initiative.

Flexible work hours including working evenings and weekends will be required.

A high energy level, patience, and flexibility.

Effectively work as a member of a team and support the training, motivating and coaching of agent partners and in-country representatives.

Excellent communication and writing skills required for compiling reports and demonstrated intercultural communication skills for interacting with a diverse population.

Strong understanding of international recruitment landscape emerging changes and the ability to learn and keep up to date.

The incumbent must have the ability to work towards and receive and maintain an immigration advising certification (RCIC or RISIA).

English language fluency is required.



Proficiency in another language, although not mandatory, is a strong asset.

Education And Experience The above is normally acquired through the completion of: Completion of a university degree or equivalent.

Five years of experience in recruitment, admissions or student support, including 2 years of international post-secondary experience. Strong preference given to candidates holding RCIC or RISIA immigration advising credentials. HR Note Equivalencies will be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

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University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Health and Safety Requirements This position is regularly required to work on campus in person.

In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded.

If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume. View complete position description View Disclaimer You must login first before attempting to apply for any postion. Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant.

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📌 International Partnerships Coordinator (Ottawa)
🏢 Carleton University
📍 Ottawa