About the role#
The Career Education and Co-op Program Coordinator oversees the centre and leads the development, delivery, and evaluation of co-operative education courses and career materials. This role supports the creation and accreditation of new initiatives, including master’s co-op programs. You will work with academic leaders, faculty, and industry partners to align programming with labour market demands and strategic priorities.
What you'll do#
- Develop proposals for new co-operative education programs, including policies and resource plans.
- Secure accreditation for programs through governing bodies.
- Design and lead the creation and delivery of co-operative courses and career programming.
- Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into all program design.
- Oversee centre operations, including budgeting and reporting.
- Establish and coordinate experiential and work-integrated learning initiatives.
- Build partnerships with faculty, industry, and external organizations.
- Supervise teaching assistants, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Develop and deliver workshops and instructional materials for students.
- Provide one-on-one career advising and support students with career plans.
- Conduct program evaluations and analyze data to inform improvements.
- Maintain co-operative program content and career-related resources.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of experience in teaching, instructional support, or engineering education.
- Experience supervising and training teaching assistants.
- Experience working with students in academic or career-focused settings.
- Familiarity with engineering academic programs and university environments.
- Ability to plan, maintain, and prioritize multiple projects and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and media tools like Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGS is preferred.
- Experience with e-learning technologies and managing work-integrated learning programs is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a public institution based in Saskatoon. Founded in 1907, it serves over 25,000 students across disciplines including engineering, medicine, and law. The university operates research facilities such as the Canadian Light Source and the Global Institute for Food Security. It employs over 7,000 people.
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