Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgary’s college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students
by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling.

Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary’s first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.

Position Summary

Bow Valley College is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Officer to connect learners, employers, and faculty through impactful experiential learning opportunities. This continuous role supports Health Programs.

Reporting to the Manager, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Services, the Work Integrated Learning Officer plays a key role in connecting students, employers, and faculty to create meaningful, high-quality experiential learning opportunities. This position supports learners across a range of WIL experiences including practicums, field placements, clinicals, and service learning. Helping learners successfully transition from the classroom to the workplace.

The WIL Officer is both a relationship builder and a program coordinator who is responsible for facilitating placements, preparing students for success, and ensuring that employers and academic partners have a seamless and rewarding experience. Through a combination of career development expertise, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement, the WIL Officer contributes to student success and workforce readiness.

What You'll Be Doing:

WIL Coordination & Administration: Lead the coordination and day-to-day administration of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, ensuring students are effectively matched with appropriate and approved employer partners. Manage placement workflows through the WIL system, maintain accurate records, and support the collection of required documentation and agreements. Monitor placement progress, follow up with students to ensure a smooth experience, and track outcomes to evaluate program effectiveness. Drive continuous improvement by compiling insights, feedback, and data to enhance processes, tools, and overall program delivery.

Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain meaningful relationships with employers, faculty, and internal partners to support a strong and collaborative WIL network. Engage employers to create and expand placement opportunities, while collaborating closely with academic teams to align WIL activities with program goals and student outcomes. Contribute to outreach strategies that strengthen industry connections and grow WIL participation. Coordinate and support events such as orientations, networking sessions, and employer engagement initiatives to foster connection and awareness.

Student Preparation & Career Development: Design and deliver career readiness programming that prepares students for success in their WIL experiences, including workshops on resume writing, interview skills, networking, and workplace success. Provide individualized coaching to support students in achieving their placement goals and navigating challenges. Develop and maintain relevant resources, support student participation in career-related events, and help them overcome barriers to success. Stay informed on labour market trends and employer expectations to ensure students are well-prepared to transition confidently into the workplace.

What Sets You Apart

You are a collaborative and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in career and employment development, and a genuine commitment to supporting diverse learners. You bring proven relationship-building skills, enabling you to effectively engage employers, faculty, and community partners while delivering a high level of customer service.

You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and large volumes of information, supported by strong technical proficiency with databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office tools.

You communicate with clarity and confidence, whether facilitating workshops, coaching students, or engaging stakeholders. With a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, you exercise sound judgment and adaptability, balancing independent work with effective teamwork to deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (e.g., career development, student placement, business development, or human resources)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a post-secondary environment, particularly in WIL or experiential learning

Career development certification or related training

Experience with career information management systems

Experience working with contact management software (e.g., Orbis, Symplicity)

Knowledge of labour market trends and employer hiring practices

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage competing priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn

Closing Date: May 18, 2026

This opening is a continuous (AUPE) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.