Career Pathway Specialist (1-Year Contract)

Our client is seeking a Career Pathway Specialist for a 1-year contract . This role will lead career development initiatives that support prospective students, current students, designated members, and employers seeking qualified payroll professionals. The position also supports designation completion processes and helps build a strong career pipeline.
The successful candidate will lead and coordinate career development programs, resources, services, and related initiatives while ensuring processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Career Development Strategy and Initiatives
Research and benchmark career development practices across relevant professions, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to identify trends and opportunities.
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of career development initiatives.
Partner with internal teams to support employer relationships and strengthen employment pathways for payroll professionals.
Build and maintain relationships with recruiters, employers, and strategic partners to understand hiring needs and create opportunities for students and members.
Enhance job board resources by growing employer participation, increasing job posting variety, and improving access to relevant opportunities.
Promote payroll career pathways and skilled designations to students and other target audiences.
Act as a key contact for employers seeking career development tools, resources, and support.
Programs, Events, and Resources
Plan, coordinate, and deliver virtual and in-person career development events and workshops.
Collaborate with partners to provide programming on topics such as resume development, labour market insights, and career advancement strategies.




Support career planning, mentorship, professional development, and member engagement initiatives.
Lead day-to-day administration of the mentorship program, including participant support, communications, issue resolution, and reporting.
Maintain and enhance career toolkits, digital resources, and communications that support student and member success.
Track participation, outcomes, and key performance indicators to measure effectiveness.
Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and other related materials.
Designation and Credentialing Support
Serve as the primary contact for Transfer of Credit inquiries and assess course information against established criteria.
Coordinate with internal teams to review documentation, track requests, and provide status updates.
Monitor shared credentialing communications and respond to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
Support process improvements, testing, and implementation of systems and technologies related to designation administration.
Create infographics and other support materials as needed.

Qualifications
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Career Development, Human Resources, Business, Education, Social Services, or a related field.
Professional certification in career development, coaching, human resources, or a related area is considered an asset.
Minimum 5 years of related experience.
Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills.




Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with AI tools in workplace or career development settings is preferred.
Experience with association management systems is an asset.
Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Work Environment
Regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Professional office setting with extended periods of computer-based work.
Occasional travel within the GTA and across Canada may be required for events and meetings.

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📌 Career Pathway Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Robert Half
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