Posted 7 days ago
Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator
@ The High Prairie School Division
High Prairie, Alberta
Overview
High Prairie School Division and CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation are hiring an Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator on contract for 15 to 25 hours per week until July 2029. The role connects students to work-experience, apprenticeship and internship opportunities across the division, reporting to both organizations. The work is home-based with regular travel to junior high and high schools and communities. A criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Connect with junior high and high schools across the division
- Engage industry to generate student internship opportunities
- Present to students, parents and school events
- Enter internships into the CAREERS portal and share with coaches
- Work with career coaches to convert interested students into applicants
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Post-secondary certificate in a related field preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build professional relationships
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of Alberta Education work experience programs an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 20 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
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The High Prairie School Division
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Full company description
High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational assistants, secretaries, librarians, janitors, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, mechanics, education specialists and Learning Support Centre administrators and personnel, directly supplement the endeavours of over 200 school-based teachers and administrators. Seven trustees elected by parents and taxpayers of the Division’s four subdivisions provide governance and overall direction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 278
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 182
- Reported office locations
- 16532 Township Road 744, High Prairie, Alberta, CA
- 131 Central Ave SE, Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA
- 300 6 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 228 4 Ave NW, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5650 50 St, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5504 Centennial Ave, Donnelly, Alberta T0H, CA
- 5701 48 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 12 Lakeview Drive, Joussard, Alberta T0G 1J0, CA
- 221 2nd St, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 500 Kinuso Ave, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 117 3 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5006 56 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 4601 58 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 106 7 St SE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- Other recorded names
- High Prairie School Division
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High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | High Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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High Prairie School Division
is inviting applicants for:
Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator
High Prairie School Division is recruiting an Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator .
The Employer Relations & Internship Coordinator role is a unique position shared between the High Prairie School Division and CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation (CAREERS).
The successful candidate will collaborate with the High Prairie School Division team and the CAREERS team to support opportunities for all students to ensure they achieve success in transitioning into post-secondary and career opportunities.
Assignment:
This is a contract position, offering between 15 - 25 hours per week (to be determined in collaboration with the successful candidate), effective immediately, and ending in July 2029.
The position is homebased, but will require a regular presence in the junior high school and high schools throughout the High Prairie School Division. Travel to schools and the communities within the High Prairie School Division, and occasional travel outside of school division boundaries is required.
The successful candidate will report to both the High Prairie School Division and CAREERS.
Role:
Increasing student awareness and interest in participating in work-experiential learning opportunities.
Collaborating closely with teachers, principals, off-campus coordinators, career coaches, parents and community members, and industry across the division to raise awareness and increase student access to off-campus education programs (including but not limited to the Registered Apprenticeship Program).
Major Tasks:
Connecting with all junior high schools and high schools within the High Prairie School Division, and neighboring divisions, as required.
Engaging with industry to generate internship opportunities for students.
Meeting and building relationships with off-campus coordinators and career coaches.
Presenting to junior high and high school students and/or collaborating with career coaches to have information presented.
Presenting at other awareness opportunities such as high school orientation, middle school CTF events, parent/guardian evenings, and others as deemed appropriate.
Facilitate addition/entry of student internships throughout school division into CAREERS system (dependent on fit into CAREERS programs).
Working with career coaches regarding interested students (student leads) and assisting in converting them to applicants.
Liaising with off-campus coordinators and/or career coaches who assist students with work readiness preparation.
Coordinating with the CAREERS team to share internship opportunities with them and make sure internship opportunities are in the portal.
Share internship opportunities with off-campus coordinators, career coaches and students.
Assisting with CAREERS events in the school division.
Qualifications and Assets:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Post-secondary diploma or certificate in a related field is preferred but not required.
Demonstrates active community engagement.
Strong communication skills.
Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong time management, organizational, and coordination skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic team-focused environment.
Well developed skills in presenting and public speaking.
Knowledge of Alberta Education programs such as Work Experience, Registered Apprenticeship Program, Green Certificate, Dual Credit, and Career and Technology Studies would be considered an asset.
Preference will be given to individuals who display enthusiasm, energetic personality, and engagement in strong coaching relationships with youth.
Requirements:
- Cover Letter and Resume
- Three professional references
- Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at: 1-877-900-5627
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