Business Development Officer (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto’s Engineering Career Centre seeks a Business Development professional to establish targeted employer relationships and expand internship opportunities for engineering students. The role reports to the Business Development Lead and focuses on strategic planning and market outreach to grow co-op offerings.

The position emphasizes building partnerships, market research, and forward-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least five years in sales or business development.
• Experience with market research and target markets.
• Proven success in generating new business and client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication; report writing.
• Willingness to travel within the GTA and surrounding area.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development.
• Develop methods to support employment services activities and objectives.
• Develop communications plans to support departmental objectives.
• Create content for marketing and promotional materials.
• Gather information on student performance from employers.
• Write reports on site visit findings.
• Provide proactive support to individuals in distress and refer to services.

Skills

Sales experience

Market research

New business development

Prospecting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

CRM experience

Report writing

Teamwork

Customer service

Time management

Decision making

Driver's license

Travel readiness

DEI commitment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Date Posted: 08/17/2026
Req ID: 49840
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: FASE: Engineering Career Centre
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049152
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. In addition to hosting a wide range of professional development workshops, events and services throughout the year, the ECC team runs two work-integrated learning programs to connect engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities. As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide a comfortable transition from academic to professional life.

Your opportunity:

Our leadership team provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. We believe in recognizing and valuing our employee’s contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work-life balance among our employees. Under the general direction of the Business Development Lead, the incumbent is responsible for developing all aspects of targeted new employer relationships. Contributing to a strategic plan that guides new employer development, the incumbent is responsible for conducting market research, identifying target markets, and making first contact with potential employers to develop internship opportunities. Also responsible for maintaining existing relationships where needed. In consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering Career Centre, the incumbent develops and executes business development plan to achieve the performance targets, with the expectation to expand the number and improve quality of approved co-op work term opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development
• Developing and revising business methods that support employment services activities and objectives
• Developing communications plans to support departmental objectives
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Gathering information on student performance from employers
• Writing reports on site visit findings
• Providing proactive support to individuals in distress and making referrals to specific university services

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience conducting market research and analysis, identification of target markets and contributing to the design of outreach and business development plans.
• A track record of success in a target driven environment generating new business and building client relationships in existing and new market sectors required.
• Highly resourceful and investigative in uncovering co-op and internship opportunities for engineering students.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effective to a diverse range of audience.
• A proactive relationship builder who has demonstrated experience with increasing a client base.
• Experience working with a CRM or relational database.
• Excellent report writing and personal accountability skills.
• Proven relationship management, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service using remarkable interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Proven ability to practice strong professionalism, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment under pressure and stress.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and produce results in high pressure situations and under tight timelines with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possess the ability to make decisions that represent the ECC, FASE and the University in a positive and progressive manner.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle.
• Regular travel required within the GTA and surrounding area meeting clients.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of the career services industry and experience within an engineering environment, Co-operative Education, or engineering recruitment will be considered a strong asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Organized
• Proactive
• Team player

Note: This is a term position with an expected end date in June 2027.

Closing Date: 08/25/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .