Career Coach

Position Type: Full-time, 3-year renewable contract.

Hiring Range: $65,733 - $82,115

Application Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 11:59PM.

About Ivey Business School:

Ivey Business School acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lunaapéewak, and Attawandaron peoples, where Western University and Ivey Business School are located. This land continues to be home to diverse Indigenous peoples, whom we recognize as contemporary stewards of the land and vital contributors of the community.

Ivey Business School (www.ivey.ca) at Western University (www.uwo.ca) is Canada’s leading provider of real-world, case-based business education. Drawing on extensive research and business experience, Ivey’s faculty provides the best classroom experience, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities they need to confidently take on today’s leadership challenges and opportunities through Case-Method Learning. Ivey offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as Executive Education at campuses in London, Toronto, and Hong Kong.

The Career Management team at Ivey is committed to redefining the journey from education to employment. By embracing a forward-thinking approach, we are transforming how students prepare for their future careers and influence the recruitment narrative around Ivey talent. Our dedication goes beyond traditional career preparation; we ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to stand out in the recruitment process and navigate their careers over the long term. 

We actively collaborate with corporate recruiters, providing tailored, data-driven strategies to connect them with our uniquely talented graduates. This ensures Ivey students are not only ready for today's jobs but are adaptable leaders prepared to navigate and influence future industry trends. Our approach cultivates a mindset in students that transcends job titles, viewing their careers as opportunities to address the critical issues facing organizations and society, keeping Ivey talent at the forefront of evolving market demands.

Position Overview:

As a Career Coach, you will play a key role in supporting business students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals as they navigate their careers. This role goes beyond traditional coaching by focusing on personalized strategies that align with each individual’s strengths, goals, and the realities of a rapidly evolving job market. You will provide high-impact career coaching through one-on-one appointments and group sessions, helping students refine job search tactics, explore diverse career paths, and set meaningful career goals. Your coaching will span a wide range of topics, from self-exploration and long-term planning to practical skill-building, such as resume writing, interviewing, and managing professional relationships.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, student-centered environment with opportunities to specialize in key areas of career development, attend advanced training, and engage in peer learning to continually grow your expertise.

Responsibilities:

1. Comprehensive Career Coaching

• Deliver personalized, high-impact career coaching focused on planning, goal setting, and decision-making to help students align their ambitions with evolving market opportunities.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the business school curriculum and programs.
• Provide leadership for primarily undergraduate student cohorts (including recent alumni), and support graduate-level cohorts as needed.
• Guide students in developing career strategies that reflect their strengths, values, and aspirations.
• Coach students on essential job search skills—including networking, interviewing, storytelling, and résumé/cover letter writing—to prepare them for competitive recruitment processes.
• Conduct mock interviews and provide tailored feedback to enhance students’ confidence and performance.
• Take a holistic approach to career coaching, considering students’ broader personal and professional contexts to support long-term career success.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions, monitor student progress, and produce reports to track engagement and outcomes.
• Build trust-based relationships with students, serving as a credible, approachable, and knowledgeable resource throughout their career journey.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through peer coaching, workshops, and advanced training seminars.

2. Career Programming, Special Projects, and Facilitation

• Design and facilitate career development programs such as workshops, sessions, and events that address diverse student needs and career stages.
• Lead or contribute to strategic projects that enhance the impact and innovation of career management, aligned with institutional priorities and industry trends, engaging staff, faculty, alumni, and employers as relevant to project goals.
• Use data, student feedback, and labor market insights to evaluate and refine programs, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness.
• Apply relevant career development frameworks to support exploration and proactive career management.
• Regularly assess and adapt initiatives to enhance student engagement, learning outcomes, and equity of access.
• Ensure programming is inclusive and responsive to the unique needs of underrepresented student groups.
• Stay informed of emerging trends in career education and integrate best practices into programming.

3. Admissions Interviews

• Conduct behavior-based interviews with prospective MSc and MBA applicants, evaluating their fit with the program and making well-supported recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with the Admissions & Recruitment team to ensure consistent, thoughtful, and fair candidate assessments.
• Provide insights to refine admissions processes and align candidate evaluations with program goals.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Actively pursuing or holding an accredited coaching certification, such as the International Coach Federation (ICF) at the ACC level, or equivalent demonstrated coaching experience.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in career coaching, including documented coaching hours and evidence of impact or outcomes. Experience in corporate recruitment, training and development, or university environments is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong active listening and coaching skills, with experience in career and professional development contexts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders through both written and verbal channels.
• Confident, dynamic presenter skilled at delivering interactive content to small groups and large audiences.
• Proven collaborator with the ability to manage a diverse workload independently while contributing to team initiatives.
• Effective relationship builder with a demonstrated ability to establish trust, influence others, and maintain professional credibility.
• Adaptable and resourceful; comfortable navigating ambiguity and responding to evolving priorities.
• Culturally aware and inclusive, with a deep understanding of the varied backgrounds and needs of a diverse student population.
• Proficient in using technology for coaching, including platforms like LinkedIn and tools for engaging facilitation.
• Creative and solution-oriented, offering timely, thoughtful, and practical guidance.
• Committed to continuous professional development and reflective coaching practice.
• Strong grasp of career development theories, job search strategies, and evolving labor market trends.
• Skilled at creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for coaching conversations.

What We Offer:

• Flexible or hybrid work plans for many roles
• A collaborative and engaging work culture
• Opportunity to join a community of people-focused professionals
• Market competitive compensation with annual increases available 
• Generous benefits package with employer-paid premiums, including a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan, Health Care Spending Account, short- and long-term disability programs, no waiting period required.
• Enhanced mental health benefits coverage and resources.
• Life and AD&D insurance for you and your family.
• Out-of-country travel insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Pregnancy and Parental top-up leave program.
• A generous group retirement savings plan with 7.5% employer contributions. 
• Vacation starting at 15 days per year plus 2 paid Ivey Personal Days.
• Paid time off during the School’s December holiday closure.
• Numerous campus-wide arts, culture, and sport events.
• Supports for professional development and career progression opportunities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey

Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore Ivey’s EDI homepage for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members.

Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodation
Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at careers@ivey.ca to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process.

Application

If you're excited about joining Canada's leading business school and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Ivey Careers page by the application deadline.

*Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.


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