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ILAC Vancouver has an opening for a full-time Pathways Placement Specialist position. The successful candidate must have complete fluency in Taiwanese/Mandarin and English.

The Pathways Placement Specialist provides ongoing counselling support to ILAC’s international students who are interested in a post-secondary education in Canada, helps them to develop individual study plans based on their goals, and ensures a high quality of customer experience.

The position involves a cooperative work with overseas partners and educational institutions in Canada, and maintaining an ongoing communication on students’ applications and documentation.

We’re looking for a candidate who possesses a broad knowledge and understanding of Canadian post-secondary education system, has excellent communication and customer service skills, can work successfully as the part of a team and individually in a fast-paced working environment, and has strong counselling skills and patience.

Direct experience in a similar position or marketing experience in the education industry would be an asset.

What you will be doing:

• Answer phone calls, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from educational partners, students, and internal staff;
• Establish and continuously build productive relationships with educational partners and students;
• Monitor students enrolled to the pathways program, contact them once they start studying at ILAC and follow up with them on ongoing basis;
• Help students to choose the best program based on students’ goals and academic background;
• Help with applications to an university or college program and collection of documentation required, follow up on an application status;
• Invite educational institutions-partners to organize info tables at ILAC campuses;
• Plan, organize and schedule university and colleges visits for students;
• Submit all supportive documentation(transcripts, diplomas) to the colleges and universities;
• Maintain all records in a database;
• Participate in colleges and universities visits and in-house mini-fairs as needed;
• Enforce policies and procedures established by ILAC;
• Other duties as required.

 

Job-Specific Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Quality and Excellence Orientation
• Coordination and prioritization
• Planning and Organization
• Solid communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills;
• Team Work
• Self-Leadership
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to all cultures while acting with tact and diplomacy at all times;
• Strong computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word;

 

Requirements

• University or college degree/diploma in business or related field, or an appropriate combination of education and experience;
• 1-2 years of successful relevant experience, preferably in Education industry, Marketing, Sales;
• Knowledge of Canadian education system;
• Basic market and pathways process knowledge;
• Excellent customer care and service excellence attitude;
• Complete fluency in Taiwanese/Mandarin and English

 

You also bring:

• Willingness for self-development and day-to-day learning;
• Enthusiasm and passion for customer service;
• International experience.

 

Apply Now! We are accepting applications immediately!

HOW TO APPLY:

• Include your resume and a cover letter (tell us why you want to work with ILAC);
• Please make sure the subject line of your email states Pathway Placement Specialist;

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and available to start immediately.

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply Now

Job Description

The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is one of the best-recognized English language schools in Canada and is known for its students’ diversity (our students come from over 75 countries), quality of teaching, and exceptional customer service in our modern, boutique style facilities.

We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic, innovative team player and dedicated professional, to join our Marketing team in a position of Marketing Specialist. The Marketing Specialist is an executor of ILAC’s marketing strategy, and thus is well familiar with all of the marketing team’s operations and projects and understands ILAC’s brand. The Marketing Specialist will be responsible for coordinating marketing projects and processes while working collaboratively with the different stakeholders ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

Selected Job Responsibilities:

• Manage our merchandise/swag inventory, including planning and executing the distribution and shipment of items on campus and overseas.
• Receive, analyse, and process internal marketing material requests, such as flyers, invitations, banners and other promotions materials as required, and escalate them for approval as needed;
• Once design, wording, and specifications are approved, ensure they are printed correctly, and delivered to the respective department or person;
• Gather, analyse, and negotiate quotes from third party printing providers as needed.
• Participate in planning and organizing the events for the school including fam trips, educational fairs; and others as required;
• Create and proof read content for brochures, social media posts, articles, flyers, blogs, website and other marketing collaterals to ensure quality and consistency of marketing initiatives;
• Engaged as requested in creating in the preparation and distribution of marketing collateral (prospect, welcome packages, SWAG, presentations, etc.), promotional flyers, posters, interior design signage, and other special sales and marketing materials to both internal and external clients;
• Execute assigned projects and tasks in a timely manner; monitor and adjust activities as needed to deliver maximum results;
• Engaged as requested by the Director of Marketing in digital marketing initiatives such as social media content generation, reviews and hashtag campaigns, online campaigns, email newsletters and push campaigns;
• Monitor and identify new industry trends and media opportunities relevant to ILAC;
• Create, implement and measure the success of marketing campaigns and provide ongoing feedback to Director of Marketing;
• Maintain a consistent corporate branding throughout marketing and promotional materials;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

Requirements:

• 1+ years of successful Marketing experience;
• University or college degree in marketing, business or related field, or an appropriate combination of education and experience;
• Understanding of or experience working with Social Media Marketing and SEO/SEM campaigns and digital tools is an asset;
• Strong copywriting and editing skills;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently;
• Proficient in using MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Basic knowledge on Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator);
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; professional and diplomatic;
• Acts with ethics and integrity and demonstrates sound judgment and respect for the individual in all interactions with others.

Apply Now! We are accepting applications immediately!

How to apply:

• Include your resume and a cover letter;
• Please make sure the subject line of your email includes the position you are applying for;

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and available to start immediately.

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply Now

ILAC is one of Canada’s leading English schools and is known for its student diversity, quality of teaching, and exciting social activities. We are currently interviewing candidates for full-time and supply positions at our Toronto campus.

Requirements:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree
• A completed TESL/TESOL certificate recognized by TESL Canada to start teaching immediately
• Neat appearance, organized and punctual
• A dynamic personality, available to work with flexible schedules, in a friendly, fast-paced environment
• A personality focused on student/customer service skills
• Previous experience either in Canada or overseas is an asset

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Resumes should be submitted strictly by email to torontojobs@ilac.com:

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ILAC is one of Canada’s leading English schools and is known for its student diversity, quality of teaching, and exciting social activities. We are currently interviewing candidates for full-time and supply positions at our Vancouver campus.

Requirements:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree
• A completed TESL/TESOL certificate recognized by TESL Canada to start teaching immediately
• Neat appearance, organized and punctual
• A dynamic personality, available to work with flexible schedules, in a friendly, fast paced environment
• A personality focused on student/customer service skills
• Previous experience either in Canada or overseas is an asset

Resumes should be submitted strictly by email to vancouverjobs@ilac.com:

Apply Now

Join Canada’s #1 voted ESL School to build a successful career today!

The International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC) is one of the best-recognized English language schools in Canada and is known for its students’ diversity (our students come from over 75 countries), quality of teaching, and exceptional customer service. Our ambassadors speak over 40 languages and will make sure our students have the best possible experience throughout their learning experience.

 

We have been voted #1 English School in Canada and have been recognized as one of the most awarded English schools in the world.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

You enjoy working in a highly-diverse, multicultural, fast-paced and dynamic learning environment.

You share our views that our students are learners, tourists, and guests, and are ready to go above and beyond to make their learning experience like no other!

You view your work as an opportunity to learn about other cultures, while deliberately exercising highest forms of respect and acceptance of all cultures.

On top of all, you bring a high level of commitment to excellence and integrity in serving internal and external stakeholders.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet students and visitors, and present a positive and professional image of the school;
• Act as a point of contact for both students and partners; provide them with an ongoing support, and a top-notch client service experience;
• Answer all students and partners questions, and facilitate the needed communication with the respective department (Academics, Homestay, Accounting, University Pathways, and Social Events)
• Participate in orientation sessions for the new students;
• Process all applications accurately, and issue the appropriate documents accordingly;
• Collaborate with the account receivable department in following up with pending payments;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

 

Requirements

• University or college degree in business or related field, or an appropriate combination of education and experience;
• 1-2 years of successful, relevant experience, preferably in Education industry, Hotel, Travel, and Tourism;
• Complete fluency in Mandarin and English;

 

Job-Specific Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Quality and Excellence Orientation
• Coordination and prioritization
• Planning and Organization
• Communication and Presentation
• Negotiating and Problem Solving
• Energy and Result Focus
• Team Work
• Self Leadership
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to all cultures while acting with tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Mathematical reasoning;
• Strong computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.

 

You also bring:

• Willingness for self-development and day to day learning;
• Enthusiasm and passion for customer service;
• International experience.

 

Apply Now! We are accepting applications Immediately!

 

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send your resume and a cover letter  to torontojobs@ilac.com ;
• Please make sure the subject line of your email states Regional Ambassador- Taiwanese market

 

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and available to start immediately.

We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

ILAC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.

Apply Now