Pedagogical Counselor (Regular full-time)

ROLE SUMMARY : Call for Candidature

Call for Candidature

In order to provide support for its faculty, CÉGEP Heritage College is seeking to hire a Regular full-time Pedagogical Counsellor to join the Academic Services team to work as the Central Co-op Coordinator and RAC Advisor.

Responsilities :

Reporting to the Associate Academic Dean, the incumbent is the Central Co-op Coordinator for the College, responsible for the delivery of the co-op program.

The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing the Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) process and assisting with delivery of Continuing Education non-credit courses.

The candidate is expected to work independently as well as collaborate with three other Pedagogical Counsellors in the Teaching and Learning Centre.

DUTIES :

• Develop and maintain relationships with companies and organizations to create co-op opportunities.
• Organize and conduct orientation sessions to inform students about co-op program requirements and expectations.
• Manage the registration and job posting process for co-op students and oversee their placement into co-op roles.
• Monitor student progress throughout the co-op period and conduct co-op site visits to support students in placements and maintain relationships with employers.
• Collect and analyze employer feedback on student performance and co-op experiences.
• Ensure all documentation required by the Ministry of Education is collected and archived for co-op placements.
• Work with academic departments to encourage student participation in the co-op program.
• Promote the co-op program to potential employers and students through events, networking, and marketing materials.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of the co-op program and make recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee the RAC process, working in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and faculty members or content specialists.
• Organize and market information sessions for the RAC process to students, working in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office.
• Hold validation interviews with RAC candidates and evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the

program’s competencies, working with faculty or content specialists.

• Coordinate and guide candidates through the RAC process.
• Provide pedagogical support and guidance to faculty and content specialists regarding the RAC process.
• Maintain current information on research, changes and innovations related to RAC,
• Develop tools and procedures to provide RAC services and monitor current trends in RAC.
• Work in collaboration with Academic Services to assist with development and promotion of non-credit courses in the Continuing Education department.
• Assist with identifying community needs and developing new non-credit courses in response to market demand and emerging trends.
• Manage, implement, assess, and disseminate pedagogical projects.
• Monitor implementation of College's policies, particularly educational and research policies.
• Assist in policy evaluation.
• Lead or participate in College committees.
• Perform outreach activities within CÉGEP / college / university networks.
• Perform all other related tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Schooling and Experience

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field would be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate experience working with external partners and cultivating relationships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bilingual in both French and English (written, spoken, reading, and listening comprehension).
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver multiple projects under tight timelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to stay current on pedagogical innovations and best practices.
• Strong capabilities for remote and onsite facilitation with diverse clientele.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diligent, dynamic, creative, and detail oriented.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Outstanding work ethic and ability to exercise discretion.
• Strong Microsoft's Office suite software using skills.
• Excellent knowledge of digital learning environments.
• General understanding of CÉGEP system.

SALARY RANGE (PER YEAR) :

54,661.00$ - 100,282.00$