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# Career Advisor at SAIT

- **Company:** SAIT
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sait/9c55fe2d-ea4e-4a4f-a5dc-6c2ccef46cea

## Job description

SAIT’s Student Services department unlocks learner potential within a vibrant campus culture. Join a team driven by student success, offering holistic services from academic support and counselling to financial advising and social engagement.

The Opportunity

Job classification: A5015 - Administrative Officer I Salary range: $67,445.30 - $72,478.25. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. Hours per week: 36.25 Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, November 4, 2026 Reporting to the Manager, Career Advancement Services, the Career Advisor supports SAIT students and alumni in achieving their career goals through personalized coaching and expert career guidance. Leveraging current recruitment practices, industry trends, and labour market insights, the Career Advisor delivers one-on-one advising, workshops, classroom presentations, and career readiness events. The role helps learners build career success strategies, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking, and professional skills. In partnership with Academic Chairs, instructors, and employers, the Career Advisor also fosters meaningful connections between students, alumni, and industry, helping prepare graduates for success in an evolving workforce.

## How you'll contribute

- Advise students and alumni on recruitment practices, labour market information, and industry trends, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, networking, and professional skills.
- Deliver one-on-one career consultations, group advising sessions, classroom presentations, and career readiness workshops.
- Guide students and alumni in using job search tools and platforms, including AI tools and their limitations within the job search process.
- Coach students through mock interviews, including behavioural interviewing techniques and the STAR method.
- Help students interpret labour market information and NOC codes to explore career options and industry opportunities.
- Support students in identifying career pathways and developing transferable skills and competencies.
- Evaluate learning outcomes from appointments, presentations, and workshops, and collaborate with the Career Advisor team to enhance resources and content.
- Conduct ongoing research on recruitment practices, labour market trends, industry developments, and post-secondary career services best practices.
- Maintain knowledge of SAIT programs, learning outcomes, technical competencies, career pathways, and work-integrated learning requirements.
- Support employers with creating accounts and posting job and volunteer opportunities on My Career Hub.
- Review and approve job and volunteer postings on My Career Hub, ensuring alignment with platform requirements and SAIT programs.
- Build relationships with employers to support networking opportunities, recruitment events, and hiring initiatives, including promoting SAIT Industry Nights and the Career Advancement Services Industry Mentorship Program.
- Collaborate with the Career Advisor team to maintain and enhance student career resources.
- Monitor and respond to the Career Advancement Services inbox as part of a shared team responsibility.
- Analyze data and reporting dashboards, including appointment volumes, service utilization, presentation requests, and demographic trends, to support planning and continuous improvement.

## What you bring

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communication, Career Development
- 3-5 years Career Advising or HR Recruitment
- Career Development Practitioner and/or HR Recruitment and Selection Certificate
- Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Skills:

- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with students, employers, and internal partners
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of career development, employment services, and recruitment best practices
- Understanding of current industry trends, labour market information, and hiring practices
- Strong research, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proven ability to build partnerships and deliver exceptional client service to diverse audiences

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

And the perks keep on coming!

## About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

## About SAIT

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a polytechnic institute in Calgary offering hands-on degree, diploma, certificate, and continuing education programs designed to prepare students for immediate career success.
- **Entity Type**: Public Educational Institution (Polytechnic)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1916
- **Founders**: Not applicable (publicly established)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Higher education, applied research, workforce development
- Target customers: Students (domestic and international), corporate clients, industry partners
- Mission or purpose statement: "We are champions of change — a community of bold thinkers, innovators and industry leaders." (from [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/))

## Products & Services
- **Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs**: Over 100 career-focused programs across 8 schools, including engineering, business, health, and technology.
- **Corporate Training & Continuing Education**: Customized upskilling and professional development for businesses and individuals.
- **Applied Research**: Industry-driven research through Labs4 and other partnerships, helping companies innovate.
- **Apprenticeships**: Trades and technical training for over 3,900 apprentices annually.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (public institution)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $48.6M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca); total funding $1.4M (grants)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 11,000 industry partners; affiliations with CICan, AACTI, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada
- **Growth Signals**: 2,728 employees (+0.5% YoY); 18,402 full-time equivalent students (2023-24); 91% graduate employment rate; 274,000+ alumni

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hands-on Learning**: Action-based curriculum with work-integrated learning opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and real-world projects.
- **Industry Alignment**: 97% of graduates recommend SAIT; programs co-developed with industry to ensure job readiness.
- **Longevity & Reputation**: 110+ years of operation; strong brand recognition in Western Canada and growing international presence.

## Strategic Focus
- **Strategic Plan**: Commitment to leading change through innovation, community engagement, and sustainable growth (see [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/)).
- **Applied Research Expansion**: Strengthening Labs4 network and increasing industry collaboration to drive regional competitiveness.
- **Lifelong Learning**: Expanding flexible pathways and corporate training to serve learners at all career stages.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative and inclusive environment with a focus on student success and employee development.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid work guidelines in place; specific models vary by department (confirmed with manager) [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait/employee-resources).
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive package valued at ~20% of salary; includes pension (LAPP), group savings plans, and 500+ courses available free to employees.
- **Perks**: On-campus recreation centre, fitness classes, Indigenous resource centre (Chinook Lodge), and a central Calgary location with great views.
- **Employee Sentiment**: 3.8/5.0 on LinkedIn (423 reviews) with high marks for work-life balance (4.0) and culture (3.9) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca).

## Sources
1. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/) – About SAIT and strategic plan
2. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait) – Work at SAIT page
3. [sait.ca](https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/work-at-sait/employee-resources) – Employee resources (hybrid work, benefits)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/saitca) – LinkedIn company profile and employee data
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/sait) – Current job listings

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