Career Development Specialist
About the role
Ontario Digital Academy is building a practical career support community for newcomers, early career professionals, and individuals navigating a career transition.
Our membership platform provides free career resources, self-study guides, educational videos, and access to paid coaching and consulting services. We're looking for experienced Career Development Coaches / Consultants who can help clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and preparation.
What you will do Depending on your expertise, you may support clients with: Resume development and improvement Cover-letter preparation LinkedIn profile and personal-brand development Job-search strategy Interview preparation and practice Professional communication Workplace expectations and confidence Career planning and career transitions Support for newcomers and internationally trained professionals Goal-setting, accountability, and professional development
You may provide support through one-on-one coaching, virtual sessions, workshops, recorded content, or practical self-study resources.
Who we are looking for We welcome applications from professionals with experience in: Career coaching or employment counselling Recruitment or talent acquisition Human resources Resume and LinkedIn consulting Interview coaching Workforce development Newcomer employment services Leadership or professional development Career counselling or adult education
The ideal candidate is: An experienced and practical career professional A strong listener and communicator Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds Able to provide constructive, respectful, and actionable feedback Professional, reliable, and client-focused Comfortable delivering services online Committed to helping clients become more confident and independent
Relevant education, certifications, and professional experience are welcome. Experience supporting newcomers, internationally trained professionals, students, graduates, or career changers is an asset
What we offer The opportunity to support a meaningful career-development initiative Access to a growing community of career-focused members Flexibility to contribute through coaching, consulting, workshops, or educational content Opportunities to showcase your expertise Collaboration with experienced professionals The ability to help shape practical resources for job seekers and career transitioners Paid opportunities based on the agreed service arrangement and scope of work
Engagement details Engagement type: Contract / Part-time / Project-based Location: Remote / Ontario / Hybrid Compensation: Negotiable based on experience, services, and scope of work final rate discussed with each applicant)
About Ontario Digital Academy Ontario Digital Academy is a registered Ontario not-for-profit based in Mississauga, helping small business owners, newcomers, and professionals build digital, AI, and cybersecurity skills through free and subsidized workshops, with paid implementation support from a network of vetted expert advisors. Revenue from advisory and implementation work is reinvested to keep community programs accessible. This career-development initiative extends that same community-focused model into career support and employment services.
How to apply Your resume or LinkedIn profile A brief summary of your experience The services or topics you specialize in Your availability Your preferred compensation structure or hourly rate
About Ontario Digital Academy
Ontario Digital Academy (ODA) is a registered Ontario Not-for-Profit (Corp. No. 1001543361) headquartered in Mississauga. We exist for one reason: to make sure digital skills, AI tools, and cybersecurity knowledge are not just for big corporations — but for every small business owner, newcomer, professional, senior, and young person in Ontario.
What We Do
We run two connected programs:
▶ Track 1 — Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity (Small Business & Community) We deliver interactive workshops that teach small business owners, newcomers, and professionals how to use AI tools, protect their data, and operate confidently in a digital world. When they're ready to implement, we connect them with vetted experts from our Advisory Board who help them do it — for a fair fee. A portion of that fee comes back to ODA to fund the next free workshop.
▶ Track 2 — Enterprise Advisory & Implementation Our Advisory Board — C-suite executives, PhDs, and university professors — work with larger organizations on AI strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity frameworks. A portion of every engagement is reinvested into community programs.
The Result A self-sustaining ecosystem where enterprise knowledge trickles down to the community — and the community grows stronger with every engagement.
📍 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 📞 (416) 834-6283 ✉️ info@ontariodigitalacademy.org 🌐 ontariodigitalacademy.org
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Career Development Specialist
About the role
Ontario Digital Academy is building a practical career support community for newcomers, early career professionals, and individuals navigating a career transition.
Our membership platform provides free career resources, self-study guides, educational videos, and access to paid coaching and consulting services. We're looking for experienced Career Development Coaches / Consultants who can help clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and preparation.
What you will do Depending on your expertise, you may support clients with: Resume development and improvement Cover-letter preparation LinkedIn profile and personal-brand development Job-search strategy Interview preparation and practice Professional communication Workplace expectations and confidence Career planning and career transitions Support for newcomers and internationally trained professionals Goal-setting, accountability, and professional development
You may provide support through one-on-one coaching, virtual sessions, workshops, recorded content, or practical self-study resources.
Who we are looking for We welcome applications from professionals with experience in: Career coaching or employment counselling Recruitment or talent acquisition Human resources Resume and LinkedIn consulting Interview coaching Workforce development Newcomer employment services Leadership or professional development Career counselling or adult education
The ideal candidate is: An experienced and practical career professional A strong listener and communicator Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds Able to provide constructive, respectful, and actionable feedback Professional, reliable, and client-focused Comfortable delivering services online Committed to helping clients become more confident and independent
Relevant education, certifications, and professional experience are welcome. Experience supporting newcomers, internationally trained professionals, students, graduates, or career changers is an asset
What we offer The opportunity to support a meaningful career-development initiative Access to a growing community of career-focused members Flexibility to contribute through coaching, consulting, workshops, or educational content Opportunities to showcase your expertise Collaboration with experienced professionals The ability to help shape practical resources for job seekers and career transitioners Paid opportunities based on the agreed service arrangement and scope of work
Engagement details Engagement type: Contract / Part-time / Project-based Location: Remote / Ontario / Hybrid Compensation: Negotiable based on experience, services, and scope of work final rate discussed with each applicant)
About Ontario Digital Academy Ontario Digital Academy is a registered Ontario not-for-profit based in Mississauga, helping small business owners, newcomers, and professionals build digital, AI, and cybersecurity skills through free and subsidized workshops, with paid implementation support from a network of vetted expert advisors. Revenue from advisory and implementation work is reinvested to keep community programs accessible. This career-development initiative extends that same community-focused model into career support and employment services.
How to apply Your resume or LinkedIn profile A brief summary of your experience The services or topics you specialize in Your availability Your preferred compensation structure or hourly rate
About Ontario Digital Academy
Ontario Digital Academy (ODA) is a registered Ontario Not-for-Profit (Corp. No. 1001543361) headquartered in Mississauga. We exist for one reason: to make sure digital skills, AI tools, and cybersecurity knowledge are not just for big corporations — but for every small business owner, newcomer, professional, senior, and young person in Ontario.
What We Do
We run two connected programs:
▶ Track 1 — Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity (Small Business & Community) We deliver interactive workshops that teach small business owners, newcomers, and professionals how to use AI tools, protect their data, and operate confidently in a digital world. When they're ready to implement, we connect them with vetted experts from our Advisory Board who help them do it — for a fair fee. A portion of that fee comes back to ODA to fund the next free workshop.
▶ Track 2 — Enterprise Advisory & Implementation Our Advisory Board — C-suite executives, PhDs, and university professors — work with larger organizations on AI strategy, digital transformation, and cybersecurity frameworks. A portion of every engagement is reinvested into community programs.
The Result A self-sustaining ecosystem where enterprise knowledge trickles down to the community — and the community grows stronger with every engagement.
📍 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada 📞 (416) 834-6283 ✉️ info@ontariodigitalacademy.org 🌐 ontariodigitalacademy.org