Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

At CapU we are committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity within our workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student, and employee experience. As part of this ongoing commitment, we strive to ensure that our recruitment campaigns are proudly reflective of the community we serve. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities as well as members of groups that experience discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, ancestry, and religion as we acknowledge the value each individual brings to the CapU community through their lived experiences.

To help us focus our efforts, we ask all applicants, should they wish, to complete a short anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire results are not connected to you or your application, and do not form part of the selection process. Simply, the goal of collecting this anonymous data is to better understand our organizational reach, while continuously aiming to improve the diversity of our applicant pool

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you require accommodations during the hiring process please reach out to Jeremy Orsted, Manager, Talent Acquisition at jeremyorsted@capilanou.ca.

Competition Number: JR100084

Position Title: Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Project Liaison

Employment Group: Support Staff

Position Status: Temporary (Fixed Term) Full time

Position Start Date: August 4, 2026

Position End Date: March 31, 2027

Department: Work Integrated Learning

Location: North Vancouver

Salary Range: 37.61 CAD hourly based on 35 hours per week (with increments up to 42.30 CAD)

Job Description Summary: Reporting to the work-integrated learning (WIL) senior manager, the WIL Project Liaison is a dynamic, organized, and independent individual who assists in the development and implementation of work-integrated learning projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and implementation of a work-integrated learning project focused on increasing scalable WIL opportunities for CapU students.

Job Description: ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Works with faculty, employers, campus partners, and community partners to identify the types of work-integrated learning opportunities required by individual academic units in support of course and program of study requirements (e.g., Cap Core Experiential requirement for all baccalaureate degrees). Identifies potential community partners (e.g., industries/sectors, municipalities, community organizations, etc.) for the delivery of work-integrated learning opportunities. Establishes and maintains an inventory (i.e., searchable database) of work-integrated learning opportunities and contacts. Works in a team to implement and manage special projects, developing and monitoring project and event budgets. Host, facilitate and co-present class visits, site visits and dialogues between students, faculty, and other stakeholders. Curate and oversee digital or in-person WIL engagement events. Drafts findings and requirements of WIL opportunities for review; creates materials and reports for review and to be shared with internal and external partners. Designs and recommends an effective work-integrated learning matching process to ensure community partners and academic units can work effectively together to ensure the long-term delivery of mutually beneficial work-integrated learning opportunities. Represents the objectives of the CapU WIL team and attends networking events on and off-campus. Initiates meetings with prospective work-integrated learning partners to generate new opportunities for students and faculty with credit-bearing courses. Represents the objectives for the WIL projects as established by the WIL senior manager and networks with chambers of commerce, professional associations, employers and non-profits for the purposes of expanding and enhancing work-integrated learning opportunities.

Additional Details: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Experience with creating reports and presentations for internal and external audiences. Proven ability to independently manage complex projects. Proven ability to liaise with employers, municipalities, and community partners to identify opportunities for incorporation into courses and/or programs across the University as a whole. High comfort level facilitating communications and activities for large groups and stakeholders with various needs and priorities. Ability to create the resource materials required to support those connections. Ability to work with and support the diverse needs of highly varied programs across the University’s Faculties delivering courses and programs. Ability to write clearly and communicate ideas in a variety of formats. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to act with independence of judgement and limited supervision. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and attend events and/or meetings throughout the assigned region. Capacity to creatively solve problems. Demonstrated ability to work with various word processing, database, web posting and spreadsheet applications.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to work-integrated learning and curriculum development such as business, communications, or education. Three years of experience in related fields, experience must include working with experiential education, career development, and/or work-integrated learning. Experience building and developing relationships with employers and community partners. Experience in a wide-range of community outreach, development, and engagement work; experience in work-integrated learning development an asset.

Required Certificates, Licences And Registrations

A valid Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.

Posting Detail Information: Hours of Work Per Week: 35

Pay Group: SS024

Union: MoveUP

Job Open Date: June 25, 2026

Job Close Date: July 10, 2026