Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Career Education, we are seeking a Career Coach to support a new initiative that empowers students through a comprehensive, developmental Life Design curriculum, one that builds professional identity from day one. In this role, you will serve as a principal co-designer—advancing the modernization of our Career Education Centre through a shared transformation from traditional career services to evidence-informed, developmentally sequenced programming that integrates academic learning, experiential education, and professional identity exploration. You will work with learners across undergraduate and graduate programs to navigate academic, qualified, and personal pathways, guided by intellectual curiosity, purposeful reflection, and increasing self-authorship.

Operating across multimodal and multi-jurisdictional environments, you will deliver research-informed, equity-centred, and pedagogically aligned coaching and programming. You will apply Life Design principles, career development theory, and insights into the future of work to help students and alumni connect education to chance and cultivate meaningful, socially responsive, and ethically grounded futures. You will contribute to Yorkville’s national model for Career and Life Design by co-creating and refining a framework that advances identity development, professional readiness, and long-term career agency across the student lifecycle.

This is an existing full-time role, currently following a hybrid model working 4-days a week on-site at our New Westminster, BC location and 1-day remotely.

What’s in it for you

Purpose. You will contribute to a mission-driven, research-aligned transformation that strengthens learner confidence, belonging,



and identity development while shaping a national model for career education. Your work will build inclusive pathways that create professional growth opportunities grounded in personal fulfillment, connection, and long-term resilience. Through events, mentorship, programs, and thought leadership, you will design and facilitate high-impact learning environments that enhance the Yorkville experience as students navigate their academic journey.

Knowledge. This is an opportunity to strengthen your professional reputation and influence as you help build a national program advancing holistic student development, applied research, and institutional innovation. You will deepen your expertise in curriculum design, experiential learning strategy, partnership development, and scholarly communication within a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.

Growth. You will have the support and resources to advance your career in meaningful, lasting ways. We provide opportunities for professional development, exposure to best practices across industries, and the chance to contribute to an institution that is continually evolving and innovating.

How you will make an impact

- Coaching and career development. You will provide one-on-one and group coaching that helps learners explore their strengths, values, interests, and evolving career pathways.



You will support students in translating academic competencies into professional narratives, setting goals, and identifying opportunities.
- Life Design and future-self mindset. Drawing on Life Design and design thinking methods, you will help students envision and test multiple career and life scenarios. You will integrate reflective practices and storytelling to support identity development and alignment with purpose.
- Curricular and co-curricular integration. You will work in true partnership with Teaching & Learning, Faculty, Academic Advisors, and Student Services—co-designing and co-delivering learning experiences that integrate Life Design and career development principles into courses, workshops, and student success initiatives.
- Employer and alumni engagement. Partnering with Employer Engagement and Partnership Specialists, you will incorporate employer insights into coaching, preparation, and programming.
- Equity, inclusion, and accessibility. You will design coaching approaches that honour diverse identities, experiences, and aspirations. You will promote equitable access to career education across campuses, jurisdictions, and delivery modes, contributing to inclusive ecosystems that strengthen belonging and close opportunity gaps.
- Assessment and continuous improvement. You will track coaching engagement, feedback, and outcomes to inform continuous improvement and support evidence-based practice. Data insights will guide programme refinement and enhance impact.

What you bring

- The education and experience. You have a Master’s degree in Education, Organizational Leadership, Career Development, or a related field. Professional certification in coachi

📌 Career Coach (Canada)
🏢 Yorkville University
📍 Canada