Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Executive Director, Soutar Career Centre, the Career Services advisor will counsel, advise BCom management students and support their career planning and skills development; contributing toward and improving on unit objectives, practices and on career issues, job market opportunities, and job search strategies.

The role is to ensure that students in specific management streams are aware of the tools that will ensure their successful career and professional development.

The candidate will also participate in the development and implementation of market strategies to promote the Career Services activities and participate in career planning initiatives. Contribute as necessary to internal and external communications; and support the development of industry- and function-specific knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized career coaching to current BCom students in the Finance and Accounting concentrations and to support their career planning and skills development, including the administration of career assessment tools, preparation for on-campus recruiting (cv/cover letter/interviews) and self-directed job search.
• Collaborate with other members of Career Services to prepare and provide all relevant workshops. Participate in organizing of career events.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to manage relationships of assigned corporate partners in order to maintain service excellence and to maximize job opportunities for students.
• Build and maintain relationships with stream-relevant student association and coordinate career related activities involving corporate partners.
• Develop career-related materials. Participate in the creation of video tutorials, resume book reviews, and other as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in sectors related to Finance and Accounting in a professional North American setting.
• Strong professional demeanor, trustworthiness and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills in order to communicate with corporate partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail. Exceptional emotional intelligence and relationship building skills; ability to engage with and adapt to an international and diverse clientele.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative; motivated to “go the extra mile” in delivery of an outstanding customer experience; willingness to work flexible hours, particularly between August and December.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and a strong team player.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Microsoft environment using word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; proficiency to work with internal database and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a Level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

Additional Information

Salary: $69,430.00 - $104,150.00

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

Contact Information

For additional details and to apply visit: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mcgill_careers/details/Career-Advisor_JR0000041108?q=career+advisor