Analyst, Industry Engagement and Development

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa’s Student Affairs, CO-OP, Industry Engagement and Development team is seeking a role to manage a portfolio of engaged co‑op employers and coordinate co‑op interviews, ranking and matching to ensure compliant, high‑quality experiential learning placements.

You will support identifying prospects, report on progress, and collaborate with internal partners to sustain employer engagement and placement outcomes across the CDEL programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the full aspect of the co‑op hiring process for an engaged set of co‑op employers to ensure excellent customer service and support in hiring co‑op students.
• Analyze and manage all aspects of job management and interview exceptions which include conflicting requests and short deadlines. Analyze and verify the accuracy of information on various submitted forms.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce co‑op policies and regulations that impact the placement process for employers and students.
• Act as back‑up for Intermediate Specialists, Industry Engagement and Development, and Senior Administrators, Career and Employment when needed, ensuring smooth placement processes.

Job description

Posting Reason: Replacement of a regular position

Job Type: Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): N/A

Job Family: Business Development

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Student Affairs, CO-OP, Industry Engagement and Development

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/29

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 09

Salary Range: $76,104.00 - $96,135.00

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!

There's nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world‑class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we're sure that you'll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.

Position purpose:

Manage a portfolio of engaged co‑op employers and coordinate co‑op interviews, ranking, and matching processes to ensure policy compliance and position uOttawa as a partner of choice for experiential learning. Support efforts to identify new prospects, follow up on job leads within targeted industries, and regularly report on job development progress to contribute to the growth of co‑op opportunities. Collaborate with Senior Administrators, Career and Employment, as well as Intermediate Specialists, Industry Engagement and Development, particularly during peak periods to ensure operational continuity, uphold service standards, and optimize placement outcomes. Serve as an ambassador for the University of Ottawa, promoting its reputation and values within industry and professional communities, promote the full portfolio of CDEL experiential learning programs, and ensure high‑quality, meaningful employer engagement. Maintain a strong external presence and build and sustain relationships that support student learning, employability, and institutional priorities.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the full aspect of the co‑op hiring process for an engaged set of co‑op employers to ensure excellent customer service and support in hiring co‑op students.
• Analyze and manage all aspects of job management and interview exceptions which include conflicting requests and short deadlines. Analyze and verify the accuracy of information on various submitted forms.
• Interpret, communicate, and enforce co‑op policies and regulations that impact the placement process for employers and students.
• Act as back‑up for Intermediate Specialists, Industry Engagement and Development, and Senior Administrators, Career and Employment when needed, ensuring smooth placement processes. Share tasks and cover for other Analysts, Industry Engagement and Development, who could be temporarily assigned to other teams.

Employer Portfolio, Relationship Management and Collaborations

• Develop, manage, and sustain an assigned portfolio of employer partners in support of CDEL experiential learning programs, including co‑op, career‑integrated learning, and employer engagement initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned employer accounts, ensuring consistent, responsive, and high‑quality service delivery.
• Identify employer hiring and engagement needs and align them with appropriate experiential learning opportunities and student talent, in collaboration with internal partners.
• Maintain regular, proactive communication with employers, both digitally and in‑person, to foster long‑term relationships and ongoing participation in CDEL programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of employer account information, engagement activities, and outcomes in CRM and related databases to support continuity, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Participate in employer and student feedback processes, including evaluations and surveys, and recommend improvements to engagement practices and service delivery while considering organisational goals and KPI's.
• Collaborate with CDEL colleagues and internal partners (faculties, analysts, event coordinators, marketing teams, alumni, advancement teams) to deliver a coordinated and consistent employer experience.
• Participate in the training, mentoring, and supervision of student staff supporting Industry Engagemen