Employment - Recruitment & Engagement Specialist - Western Canada

Recruitment & Engagement Specialist - Western Canada

Cape Breton University

Contract

Weekdays Weekends

Description

Cape Breton University invites applications for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist – African Nova Scotian & Canadian Students. This is a full-time limited term position for approximately 18-months.

This position develops and coordinates recruitment activities and strengthens strategic partnerships for Cape Breton University to help increase African Nova Scotian & Canadian student enrolment.  

The recruitment and engagement specialist is responsible for executing targeted enrolment plans, nurturing relationships with prospective students and community organizations, and collaborating with external and internal stakeholders like the Student Development Officer for Students of African Descent and the Program Coordinator – African Nova Scotian Youth. The successful candidate must be historically connected to one of the 52 African communities in Nova Scotia.

Applications for the successful candidate will include a:

  • Cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
  • complete resume
  •   list of at least three references.

o   Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

Click HERE to view the job description, qualifications and to apply.

 

Applications must be received by October 26th 2026.

 

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identity if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

 

Cape Breton University

Human Resources Dept.

HumanResources@cbu.ca

1250 Grand Lake Road,

Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

How To Apply

Cape Breton University will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton University
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
To be Determined
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
—
End Date
—
Language
English
Posted on
October 15th 2026
Expires
October 26th 2026