Career Services Advisor

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Client Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Oxford International Halifax Centre

Compensation: CA$52,000 - CA$56,000 / year

Description

The Career Services Advisor is responsible for delivering comprehensive career counselling, employment preparation, employer engagement, and career development programming for domestic and international students.

The Advisor supports students throughout their employment journey, including career exploration, résumé and interview preparation, job-search strategies, practicum readiness, and transition into the workforce.

Working collaboratively with students, employers, and internal academic and operational teams, the Career Services Advisor helps develop employer relationships and employment opportunities while supporting strong student outcomes. Where immigration-related matters arise, the Advisor works appropriately with licensed immigration professionals to ensure students are directed to qualified sources of advice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Career Counselling, Student Advising & Qualified Support

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- Lead individual and group career advising sessions focused on résumé development, interview preparation, job-search strategies, workplace professionalism, and networking skills.

- Provide structured guidance to students on career planning, labour-market awareness, and professional goal development aligned with their academic programs.

- Support graduates in their transition to employment through job-search assistance, employer referrals, industry connections, and transition-to-work coaching.

- Support students experiencing academic or personal barriers that may affect their career progress and provide appropriate referrals to internal or external support services.

Practicum & Employment Readiness Support

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- Prepare students for practicum,



work-integrated learning, and employment opportunities through job-readiness training, communication coaching, interview preparation, and professional etiquette guidance.

- Collaborate with the Client Services team and external employers to identify and develop employment and practicum opportunities aligned with student skills, interests, and program requirements.

- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, clinical sites, and community partners to support practicum placements and graduate employment opportunities.

Workshops, Training Programs & Assessments

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- Develop and deliver career-development workshops covering résumé and application preparation, job-search strategies, application tracking, interview skills, networking, and time-management strategies.

- Organize mock interviews, employer information panels, and professional-development sessions designed to strengthen student employability.

- Administer and interpret appropriate career-interest and aptitude assessments to help students identify their strengths, competencies, interests, and potential career pathways.

Career Events & Institutional Initiatives

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- Plan, coordinate, and deliver career-related events, including job fairs, employer information sessions, networking events, and other employment-focused activities.

- Coordinate student engagement initiatives in collaboration with faculty, Admissions, Client Services, and other administrative teams.

- Evaluate career events and initiatives and recommend improvements to strengthen student engagement, employment outcomes, and employer participation.

Data Analysis, Reporting & Quality Improvement

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- Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to student employment, practicum activity, graduate outcomes, and Career Services engagement.

- Maintain accurate records and tracking systems for student employment outcomes, practicum activity, student progre

📌 Career Services Advisor (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Oxford International Education Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality