Co-op Coordinator (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto's Engineering Career Centre is expanding its team to support work‑integrated learning for engineering students at St. George campus in downtown Toronto.

The role focuses on building strong employer partnerships, advising students on recruitment, and promoting experiential learning opportunities. You will collaborate with industry partners, analyze program data, and guide employers through recruitment cycles to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in employer relations for experiential learning, preferably coop or internship programs.
• 2+ years working with industry partners to facilitate co-op or work-term placements.
• Experience analyzing co-op employment data to identify gaps and inform strategies.
• Experience interpreting academic, employment, and program policies in experiential learning.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and professional conduct.
• Ability to travel within the GTA and surrounding area.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement plans to develop work‑integrated learning opportunities and advise students on recruitment processes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with strategic stakeholders through day‑to‑day communication and networking.
• Probe for employer information to tailor activities to student learning needs.
• Evaluate job prospects in line with student academic goals.
• Promote programs at recruitment events and review job descriptions with employers.
• Conduct site visits and write reports on findings.
• Review performance evaluations and provide feedback to employers and students.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Travel ability

Teamwork

Equity & inclusion commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

PowerPoint

Web editing software

Relational databases

Internet research tools

Job description

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: FASE: Engineering Career Centre

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 a work-integrated learning program that connects 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

The Engineering Career Centre is the second largest operation of its kind in Ontario, offering extensive support to University of Toronto students seeking experiential learning opportunities. The ECC is undergoing rapid expansion in both team growth and program evolution.

The Engineering Career Centre prides itself as an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self‑motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ contributions to the advancement of the department’s goals while promoting a strong commitment to work‑life balance among our employees.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing plans that support the development of work‑integrated learning opportunities for students. Advising students on work related recruitment processes and practices
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance by engaging in day‑to‑day communication, and actively seeking networking and relationship‑building opportunities
• Probing for information from employers to establish activities that best meet student learning needs
• Evaluating job prospects in alignment with student academic goals
• Promoting programs at recruitment events
• Analyzing job descriptions and recommending changes to employer
• Conducting work term site visits and writing reports on site visit findings
• Reviewing performance evaluations and providing feedback to both the employer and the student

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and related experience in employer relations for an experiential learning program, preferably for a co‑operative education or internship program in a post‑secondary environment.
• Demonstrated success developing and growing employer partnerships that result in new co‑op, internship, or experiential learning opportunities through proactive outreach, engagement, and relationship building.
• Minimum two years of experience working directly with industry partners to facilitate co‑op or other work‑integrated learning placements through complete recruitment and work‑term cycles.
• Relevant experience analyzing co‑op employment and employer engagement data to identify gaps in sector representation and inform strategies for developing employer partnerships, particularly within underrepresented and emerging industries.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant academic, employment, and program policies to assess opportunities, provide recommendations, and ensure compliance in an experiential learning environment.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; web editing software, relational databases, and the Internet research tools.
• Must have excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly developed sense of accountability, initiative, judgement, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Results‑orientation and time‑management skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Highly developed presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong client service orientation and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently, with direction, and within a team environment.
• Ability to travel within the GTA and surrounding area with appropriate transportation.
• A passion and commitment to the University and its students, and ability to bring energy and creativity to the role.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Graduate degree or educational background in Engineering, Human Resources or Business.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are assets.
• Goal oriented and comfortable working in a target‑based environment.
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Achievement oriented
• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Proactive
• Tactful

Note: This is a term position with an expected end date in February 2028.

Closing Date: 11/24/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone

USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. 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. We strongly 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.

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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous.