Job Number: J0926-0220

Job Title: Career Consultant

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Career Services

Job Category: Student Services

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 27/10/2026

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 29/10/2026

Salary (with Salary Rate): 73,897.00 - 80,777.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 02/11/2026

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 8PE

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 02/11/2026

If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position.

Internal "unionized" candidates with priority status will be given first consideration.

Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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 setting. 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 Career Development, the Career Consultant is responsible for the development and delivery of a full suite of career development services and programs for students in assigned faculties and for the central Career Services office. The Career Consultant works collaboratively with academic departments and with the Career Services team to integrate career development into the student experience. The Career Consultant is a multi-functional position providing clear, accurate and concise career and employment information to students, staff, faculty and the wider Carleton University community. The incumbent is responsible for providing timely, knowledgeable advice on student employment-related issues, job searching resources,



and for helping to direct students to the appropriate support and resources. The Career Consultant is an integral member of the central Career Services office and as such is expected to present a positive, knowledgeable, professional reflection of the office and its services at all times.

Qualifications

- Must have experience in developing and implementing career development programs and services.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in addition to excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Must have prior experience with the development and delivery of employability skills workshops and in providing one-on-one advice regarding employability skills.
- Have experience in developing and delivering training programs for students and/or volunteer employees.
- Detailed knowledge of the academic programs offered at the University is a requirement.
- Knowledge of labour market data and trends is essential.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be computer literate and able to use email, databases, and word-processing, contact management and spread sheet software.
- Attention to detail is important for all aspects of the position.

Education And Experience

- 4 year degree in a relevant program (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Business with concentration in Human Resources). Certified Career Development Practitioner designation is an asset.
- Four years of experience in employment advising preferably in a university environment.

Experience developing and implementing student programs and experience developing and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders is required.

HR Note

Equivalencies will

📌 Career Consultant (Ottawa)
🏢 Carleton University
📍 Ottawa