Job Description / Duties

Schedule

18 hours per week (Monday - Friday); Schedule to be confirmed
Education Level

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience


The Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosts the innovative and successful professional Masters in Financial Mathematics program. The program works with exceptional students in developing their professional industrial skills and knowledge, and connecting them with industrial partners and employment opportunities to successfully transition from education to career and to excel in the field of financial mathematics.
This is an exciting role where you will be working directly with Master of Financial Math students to prepare them with the professional knowledge and skills, and lead them to successful professional placements with employers in the financial sector. The incumbent in this role will support students to become career-ready and will connect them with industry professionals and program alumni to build their career knowledge and guide them in securing a placement in the May to August period at the end of their program.


Working with the Financial Mathematics program team members and partnering with the Science

Career and Cooperative Education office, the incumbent will work to ensure each student is prepared for success.


This position will be 18 hours per week, for 10 months.


Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating career development placements. Promotes student development, success and retention, and encourages career achievement by conducting interviews with students dealing with career choice, educational direction and goal progress.


Purpose and Key Functions

• Identify, develop, and cultivate strategic employer relationships in the business community.
• Interview students to assess suitability and make decisions on admittance to the program.
• Interview employer partners to understand recruitment needs.
• Provide individual coaching services and guidance in developing self-marketing and branding tools including, but not limited to, job search strategies, resume critiques, preparation of cover letters and personal statements, interview skills, networking, portfolio development, and negotiation skills.
• Conduct mock interviews by creating specific questions that are relevant to the field of employment students are pursuing, and then provide constructive feedback to students.
• Conduct post-work placement interviews with students to discuss experiences and future goals.
• Write career and skill development materials, and design interview tools.
• Write a variety of documents including, but not limited to, reference letters, correspondence and workshop plans.
• Create, implement and maintain policies and procedures related to the program and career services offered.
• Facilitate or lead career development workshops.
• Coordinate and accompany students on site visits and discuss work objectives.
• Create promotional materials to market program to potential applicants, visitors, and representatives from other institutions at fairs and open house events.
• Plan and coordinate costs, logistics and resources, including catering and audio visual equipment, for career events, information sessions, workshops and speaker presentations.
• Calculate travel expenses for attendance at site visits, seminars, conferences and professional development.
• Track attendance of students using services and compare statistics from previous years.
• Gather, compile, and analyze information identifying labour market data, trends, and job opportunities.
• Review current labour markets and research current trends within professional careers and employment requirements including skill level and comparable salaries offered.
• Request participation and invite employers to post-employment opportunities within the department.
• Act as a liaison between faculty, staff and students to ensure the timely communication of information and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings with students to discuss and provide guidance regarding individual career options.
• Assemble and distribute materials and packages.
• Understand and stay current on employment legislation and government mandates.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

Additional Information

The position will be hybrid, allowing for flexibility in working in person or remotely. Some industry events will require in-person attendance, often in downtown Toronto. Some evening work required.


How To Apply


To apply for this job, please submit your application online.


Employment Equity Statement


McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
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Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
to communicate accommodation needs.


Hybrid Work Language


To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.


Interview Experience


At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.

Salary: $29.51 - $45.60 (hourly)

Contact Information

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

Employer Profile

McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.