Job Features
Northern College is seeking a Northern Ontario Recruitment Associate in our Recruitment and Student Life department. The successful candidate will be proficient with MS Office Suite, with advanced Power Point skills, have experience with budget management, project management or event planning management and have experience with collaborating with others on projects. Experience using a customer relationship management tool is an asset.
At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Manager, Recruitment and Student Retention, the successful candidate will strive to increase full-time enrollment in all academic program areas of the college to assist with the growth of domestic enrollment at Northern College.
What you will be doing:
- Organize and conduct a comprehensive secondary, non-secondary and elementary school recruitment program related to the full range of programs and services at Northern College;
- Serve as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, current students, community groups, secondary schools, and other influencers in various matters relating to the application for admission, program information, course information, and college services;
- Build networks to allow education pathway partnerships;
- Attends various community events and visits high schools to promote the College and to collect leads. These events could be career or education fairs, information’s session, graduate fairs, expo’s, employment fairs
- Assist with planning, developing, and implementing recruitment strategies including presentations, events, open houses, tours and campaigns; and
- Assist with promotion of all campuses, programs, communities, services and acting as an ambassador of the Northern College brand and identity.
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
- 2-year diploma in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or related/relevant field;
- Minimum 2 years’ practical experience in marketing, promoting, making presentations or career counselling;
- Valid Class G Drivers License and ability to travel is required;
What Northern has to offer:
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs; and
- Employee Assistance Program.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/