Full-time Recruitment Officer - Government/Military

Algonquin College

$84K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Three-year diploma or degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Communications, or Event Management.
  • At least five years of experience in public relations, marketing, sales, or similar lead generation roles.
  • Proven marketing and communications experience within an academic context.
  • Strong project management and budget management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively on various projects.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking tools and CRM systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance full-time and part-time enrollment at the college.
  • Act as the primary contact and liaison for prospective students and community influencers.
  • Recruit candidates from secondary, post-secondary, and non-direct markets.
  • Utilize a CRM system for maintaining applicant relationships and contacts.
  • Assist in planning and executing recruitment strategies and events.
  • Develop and implement awareness campaigns targeting specific transition demographics.
  • Collaborate with the Manager of Recruitment on various initiatives.

Benefits

  • Working in a supportive educational environment.
  • Opportunity to develop impactful recruitment strategies.
  • Engagement with diverse community groups and prospective students.
  • Possibility of professional growth and networking opportunities within the education sector.
Full Job Description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Student Recruitment

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$40.39-$46.64-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

September 07, 2026

Length of Contract:

7 Months

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

August 19, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.


Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

The incumbent strives to maintain and increase full time and part-time enrolment for the ongoing success of the college with a targeted focus on generating awareness in the non-direct market specifically with those transitioning from government and military and looking for full-time academic delivery.


The incumbent serves as a primary recruitment contact and ongoing liaison between the College and prospective students, community groups, secondary schools and other influencers in various matters relating to the application for admission, program information, course information, and college services. The incumbent recruits secondary, post-secondary and non-direct applicants. The incumbent uses a CRM system to create contacts and maintain relationships. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the Manager of Recruitment with planning, developing and implementing recruitment strategies including events and campaigns.


Required Qualifications:

  • Three (3) year Diploma, Degree or equivalent: Public Relations, Marketing or Business, Communications, Event Management.
  • Minimum five (5) years experience in a public relations, marketing, sales or related lead generation field with experience in:
  • Extensive experience in results-driven marketing and communications in an academic setting;
  • Demonstrated budget management and project management and event management;
  • Experience collaborating with others on projects;
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneously co-ordinate a variety of unrelated activities;
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking and measurement tools;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Experience using a customer relationship management tool.

*This position is paid at Payband I

*Vacancy P23433

*This is a full-time contract position until March 31, 2027


Valid Driver's License Requirement

A valid Ontario Class G driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required for this position, as travel may be necessary to perform job duties. Candidates must maintain a valid driver's license and remain legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle throughout their employment in this role.

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