Recruitment Officer

CLOSING: March 1, 2024

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager, Domestic Recruitment and Entry Advising, the Recruitment Officer (“Officer”) is responsible for a range of activities that showcase George Brown College’s (“GBC”) 200+ programs to diverse prospects. As a first point of contact for potential students of GBC, the Officer connects and engages with prospective students throughout the prospect to applicant conversion funnel and admission funnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements recruitment programs and initiatives, including consideration for the prospects experience from prospect to applicant.
  
• Supports the college’s overall enrolment targets.
  
• Develops innovative tactics to identify and attract prospective students from a variety of backgrounds, with a focus on high school prospects.
  
• Represents the college at province-wide events: Ontario College Information Program (CIP), Ontario College Dialogues, and degree panels.
  
• Organizes schedule(s). Makes travel and accommodation arrangements. Prepares and transports marketing collateral/giveaways/signage. Sets up and tears down displays while using GBC’s resources to best advantage.
  
• Fosters relationships with high schools across the province.
  
• Guides students, teachers, principals, guidance counsellors and parent/guardians on post-secondary and career options.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Marketing, Human Resources, or other related field of education or equivalent.
  
• Must have a valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s license.
  
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in sales/marketing, public relations, advising or recruiting, preferably in a postsecondary education setting.
  
• Experience building and maintaining relationships and engaging/influencing groups and individuals with varying interests.
  
• Experience developing, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies.
  
• Familiarity and proficiency working with a variety of college provided tools, software, and digital components.
  
• Experience with the delivery and support of medium/large-scale events and experience coordinating volunteers during events.
  
• Experience with data collection and analysis through databases and/or customer service management tools.
  
• Knowledge of the Ontario college system/structure and the Ontario high school system is an asset.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven excellent written and oral communication and public speaking skills.
  
• Demonstrated presentation skills and the ability to develop and deliver information relevant to diverse audiences.
  
• Solid organizational, planning, and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and independence.
  
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule to accommodate the college’s various events and activities; overnight travel may be required for recruitment events.
  
• Ability to lift between 20 kg or 44 lbs (i.e., boxes, marketing/display units, etc.).
  
• Demonstrated collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• First consideration will be provided to internal candidates in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement.
• GBC employees, please use https://adfs.georgebrown.ca/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.