Co-op Placement Coordinator

Co-op Placement Coordinator

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: $23–$35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Industry: Education, Career Development, Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and career-focused Co-op Placement Coordinator to support students and recent graduates in securing meaningful work-integrated learning opportunities across Data Science, Cybersecurity, Business Management, and Hospitality.

The successful candidate will develop relationships with employers, coordinate student placements, support career preparation, and help match students’ academic backgrounds and career goals with relevant workplace opportunities.

This position is ideal for someone with experience in career services, recruitment, education, human resources, employer relations, or industry-specific workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

Student Placement & Career Support

• Coordinate co-op placements, internships, and entry-level employment opportunities.
• Assess students’ educational backgrounds, skills, career interests, and placement requirements.
• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and professional communication.
• Match students with suitable employers based on their academic programs and career objectives.
• Monitor placement progress and maintain communication with students and workplace supervisors.

Employer Relations & Job Development

• Build and maintain relationships with employers across Metro Vancouver and British Columbia.
• Identify and develop placement opportunities with technology companies, financial institutions, consulting firms, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.
• Contact employers to discuss hiring needs, internship opportunities, and potential co-op partnerships.
• Coordinate interviews, placement agreements, onboarding, and employer feedback.
• Maintain a database of employers, placement opportunities, student applications, and placement outcomes.

Industry-Specific Placement Coordination

Data Science & Analytics

• Develop placement opportunities in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, data engineering, and junior data science.
• Connect students with employers seeking candidates with Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and related skills.

Cybersecurity & Information Technology

• Coordinate placements in IT support, security operations, cybersecurity analysis, risk assessment, compliance, and information security.
• Connect students with technology companies, managed service providers, and organizations with IT and security teams.

Business Management

• Coordinate placements in administration, operations, project coordination, marketing, human resources, sales, and business analysis.
• Build relationships with small businesses, corporate offices, professional services firms, and startups.

Hospitality & Tourism

• Develop placements with hotels, resorts, restaurants, event venues, tourism operators, and hospitality management companies.
• Coordinate opportunities in hotel operations, guest services, food and beverage operations, events, and hospitality administration.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate student and employer records.
• Track placement applications, interviews, offers, start dates, and completion outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on employer engagement and placement performance.
• Ensure placements follow applicable employment standards, workplace policies, and program requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Career Development, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple placements and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, employers, instructors, and internal teams.

Preferred

• Experience in co-op coordination, recruitment, student advising, career services, employer relations, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland employment market.
• Experience developing employer partnerships and sourcing job opportunities.
• Familiarity with work-integrated learning, internship programs, and employment documentation.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management software, or student information systems.

Industry Knowledge

Candidates do not need to be technical specialists in all four fields, but familiarity with one or more of the following is an asset:

• Data Science: Data analytics, programming, databases, and business intelligence roles.
• Cybersecurity: IT support, network security, information security, and cybersecurity career pathways.
• Business Management: Business operations, administration, project coordination, and recruitment.
• Hospitality: Hotel operations, food and beverage services, tourism, and customer experience.

Compensation & Employment Options

$23–$35 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, responsibilities, and position scope.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities may be available.

Responsibilities may include employer partnership development, placement management, student advising, employer outreach, interview coordination, placement administration, and reporting.

Key Performance Indicators

Performance may be evaluated based on:

• Number of active employer partnerships developed and maintained.
• Number of suitable placement opportunities identified.
• Student interview, placement, and completion rates.
• Employer and student satisfaction.
• Timeliness and accuracy of placement records and reports.
• Quality of communication and follow-up with employers and students.

What We Offer

• Flexible full-time or part-time employment options.
• Opportunities to work across technology, business, and hospitality sectors.
• A collaborative environment focused on student career development.
• Opportunities to build employer partnerships and contribute to workforce development.
• Professional development and opportunities to expand industry knowledge.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in student placement coordination, recruitment, employer relations, education, or industry-specific workforce development.

Please indicate whether you are interested in a full-time or part-time position and highlight any relevant experience in Data Science, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or Hospitality.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions will be based on relevant qualifications, experience, and job requirements.

Pay: $23.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person