Barrett Centre Partnership Manager

Csod; Whitby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham College is seeking a Barrett Centre Partnership Manager on a temporary basis to lead strategic partnerships and revenue initiatives for the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture. You will coordinate with the Strategic Initiatives Manager to broaden industry, government and community engagement and secure funding for innovative programs.

You will help enable equitable access to education, recruit partnerships for in-person school and community outreach, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 3-year diploma/degree in business management, preferably with an agriculture or agri-food focus.
• A minimum of 5-years of experience in agriculture or an agri-food related industry and working with industry and key influences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports, grants and presentations.
• Adaptable, flexible, and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience guiding teams and providing direction.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in students, staffing and programming.
• Experience sitting on boards or committees with governance principles.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels within and outside the college.

Responsibilities

• Managing compliance by monitoring progress and aligning with donor agreements.
• Identifying and developing new program opportunities in sustainable urban agriculture.
• Overseeing revenue-generating activities to ensure financial sustainability.
• Leading development of partnerships with industry, government and community.
• Strengthening community integration through collaborations and access initiatives.
• Establishing outreach and recruitment strategies to support enrollment.
• Establishing scholarships to promote equitable access for students.
• Creating mentorship and work-integrated learning opportunities for students.

Skills

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Governance

Education

Diploma/Degree in business management with agriculture focus

Job description

Barrett Centre Partnership Manager

COMPETITION NO. AD26-26 Band 11: $100,363 to $125,454 (January 2027- September 2028)

AboutDurham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Partnership Manager is one of two key leadership positionsresponsible for overseeing and executing strategic partnership activities,stewardship, program development, revenue-generating initiatives, and thesuccessful implementation of all activities outlined in the Barrett Centre ofInnovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture (Barrett Centre) agreement.

Working closely with the Barrett Centre’s Strategic Initiatives Manager,this role focuses on establishing and expanding partnerships with industry,government, community stakeholders, and other key organizations. A primaryobjective is to leverage funding and resources to enhance the Barrett Centre’sinitiatives, fostering sustainable growth and impact while ensuring meaningfulcommunity integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing compliance by actively monitoring progress and ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor agreements.
• Identifying and developing new program opportunities that support a skilled, future-ready workforce in sustainable urban agriculture and resilient community building through innovative academic programs and strategic initiatives.
• Overseeing revenue-generating activities where appropriate to ensure financial sustainability.
• Leading the development of industry, government, and community partnerships to expand resources, funding, and research initiatives.
• Strengthening community integration by fostering collaborations that enhance local engagement, accessibility, and participation in urban agriculture initiatives.
• In collaboration with the Barrett Centre’s Strategic Initiatives Manager, establishing outreach and recruitment strategies for in-person school and community visits to support enrollment in new and existing post-secondary programs.
• Establish and oversee entrance, retention and pathway scholarships to help create equitable access to education and ensure the long-term success of students.
• Creating mentorship and work-integrated learning opportunities for Durham College students, ensuring their involvement in community engagement, innovation, and applied learning experiences.

This role is instrumental in ensuring the Barrett Centre achieves itsproject goals while fostering long-term partnerships, advancing urbanagriculture, establishing a scalable and adaptable model for sustainable urbanagriculture, and expanding access to farming resources, knowledge, and bestpractices in collaboration with the broader community. Additionally, it plays avital role in fostering student success, cultivating an innovation mindset, andenhancing career readiness through mentorship, industry partnerships, andapplied learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 3-year diploma/degree in business management, preferably with an agriculture or agri-food focus.
• A minimum of 5-years of experience working in agriculture or an agri-food related industry, and working with industry and key influences to advance business interests.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, grant applications, and presentations.
• Adaptable, flexible, and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing guidance and direction in a team setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in planning, executing and completing tasks.
• Demonstratedcommitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all matters related to students,staffing and programming.
• Experience sitting on formal boards, committees and other bodies where good governance principles are followed.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with people at all levels in and outside of the college.
• Knowledge of the different levels of government and how they fund projects and organizations.

Please note this posting is for a temporaryvacancy.

Contact Us

T:905.721.3073 [e-mail]

C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

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Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.