Co-op Program Advisor

Role: Co-op Program Advisor   

Reports to: Co-op Program Director and Director of Programs

Location: Vancouver, BC

Compensation: $42,500-$44,000 per year

Description:  

The Co-op Program Advisor will provide co-op advising, guidance, and workshops to students in the programs at Greystone College Vancouver (part of ILSC Education Group). They will act as an important link between program success and student’s co-op placement experience, and encourage a positive, motivated, proactive, and enjoyable office atmosphere that encourages the growth of students and staff and fosters a healthy group dynamic.   

Job Duties:  

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: 

Primary role is to provide one-on-one assistance and guidance to daytime and evening students before, during and after their co-op term for their successful completion of the work experience portion of program required for graduation. This responsibility includes but is not limited to providing assistance with resume preparation, practice interviews, job search advice, facilitating various orientation sessions and class workshops related to the co-op/volunteer programs.

 Monitoring students' co-op placement progress, evaluating their success   and professional growth through various reporting procedures, one-on-one meetings, site visits and communication with employers.   

Resolve issues such as student or employer grievances relating to work   
performance by student or condition of work in accordance with program   
policies and practices.   

Support students to have a better understanding of the Canadian workplace culture and expectations. 

Communication of any employment/educational/immigration changes in   
regulations or trends that affects the students or the college in general.   

Keep database up-to-date with student information and create sessional   
reports or other statistical reports for the purpose of management review,   
performance evaluation, sessional review, inputs on strategic decision.   

Collaborate with team to ensure clear communication of programs’ policies  to students and other stakeholders, within and outside of the company.   

To actively contribute to the positive development of team’s knowledge,   
skills, and training; participate in the ongoing development of the co-op   
programs.   

Assist in organizing bi-annual career fairs.   

Other duties as assigned 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:  

University bachelor’s degree or college diploma with 2+ years’ experience in the education, administrative, or human resources industry.   

 Ability to work in a busy, high-demand work environment with changing   
priorities, tight deadlines, multi-tasking and adapting to new changes to   
regulations and systems is a requirement. Work location may switch   
between any of the Greystone/ILSC Campuses in Vancouver and work hours may be adjusted to meet work demands.   

A high level of tact and professionalism and a strong work ethic are   
required.   

Experience in career advising or student support is a strong asset.   

Developed understanding of current labor market trends, workplace   
practices and culture, and job hunting strategies.   

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and ability to facilitate group meetings and conduct workshops.

Counselling course/certificate is an asset.   

Strong organizational skills and problem solving ability.   

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook,   
Excel, and PowerPoint).   

Compensation and Benefits  

Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. 

Compensation: $42,500-$44,000 per year

Contact Information:  

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute 

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.   

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together. 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do. 

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected].