3 Student Support jobs in Canada

Job Description

Job Description

The Co-op Student Support Specialist plays a vital role in assisting students as they prepare for co-op work terms and future career opportunities. This position focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on students’ application materials, helping them navigate the co-op program requirements, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure a seamless co-op experience. This role is not instructional or teaching-focused but centers on reviewing, advising, and coordinating support for students’ job search readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on students’ résumés, cover letters, and other job application materials to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist students with understanding co-op program requirements and timelines.
• Provide guidance and resources related to interview preparation, job search strategies, and professional communication.
• Support students in identifying and matching with appropriate co-op job opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.
• Participate in and support the delivery of career-related workshops, job fairs, and campus events.
• Monitor and track student progress throughout the co-op process, including applications, interviews, and placements.
• Collaborate with faculty, student services, and other internal stakeholders to align co-op program objectives with academic and institutional goals.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as career development, education, human resources, business, or related disciplines.
• Experience working in a student services, career services, or administrative support role is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with diverse student populations.
• Familiarity with co-op programs or experiential learning is considered an asset.

About VanWest College:

VanWest College is a privately owned Canadian college with campuses located in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. The College is certified by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) branch of the BC government Ministry of Advanced Education. Certification by PTIB assures clients that VanWest College delivers education and training programs that meet and exceed high quality educational standards and student protection. Highly interactive program courses, taught by industry leaders, are designed to improve students’ communication skills, increase business knowledge and refine job-search and employability skills. Students will acquire the essential real-life skills necessary to be successful in a workplace environment and students in co-op programs will spend approximately 50% of their program time in paid, authentic Canadian job placements. For real learning, real experience and real results, VanWest College is the premiere choice.

At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
**What's in it for you:**
**Be a part of our mission!** As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
This role is the primary service and maintenance contact for Trane Technologies customers in a defined market with a diverse commercial base including Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Institutions, and Office Complexes. You will be commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems in a commercial environment. In order to perform your task you will utilize your knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts. This position affords you the opportunity to work with internal and external partners ranging from new facility set ups to existing facility retro fits. Trane affords you the opportunity to work directly for a leading manufacture giving you access to technical support, training on newest technology and comprehensive career paths with opportunity for growth.
**Where is the work:**
This position has been designated as **remote and work will be performed in Saint John, NB** .
**What you will do:**
+ **Coordinates with team leader/project manager and customer to precisely understand requirements for all on-site installation and repairs by forecasting issues, gathering materials and synchronizing on-site work.**
+ **Represents the company by serving as the direct customer contact and is responsible for products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing and repairing equipment and systems at customer's location.**
+ **Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units.**
+ **Displays team effort and dedication to customer by maintaining flexibility to work overtime and weekends as the business requires, including occasional overnight stays.**
+ **Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.**
**What you will bring:**
+ **A High School Diploma or equivalent, or certificate of completion from an accredited technical school is required. Typically 0-2 years of experience in HVAC. Technical School or formal training is preferred.**
+ **Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with hand held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).**
+ **Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:**
+ **DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.**
+ **EPA Certification Preferred (e.g. HVAC Journeyman, Boiler Operator, Gas Installer etc.)**
**Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure:**
+ Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt
+ Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties
+ Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction
+ Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands
+ Must be able to reach your hands over your head
+ Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours
+ This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.
+ Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 375 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less
+ Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30" vertical x 45" horizontal
+ Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15' to 20', and occasionally, up to 50 feet + This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location
_This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive._
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.