Corporate Partnerships Manager

Toronto Metropolitan University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto’s Ted Rogers School of Management seeks a Corporate Partnerships Manager to drive business development and corporate partnerships across assigned client groups. The role focuses on initiatives to raise awareness, endorsement, and support for TRSM’s priorities and objectives.

The Manager collaborates with the Director, Business Development and Program Engagement to lead strategic relationship management with current and prospective partners, building

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, marketing, business development, and proposal writing.
• 2+ years of staff supervision in a unionized environment.
• Strong presentation, marketing, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of corporate industry challenges and sectors aligned with TRSM programs.
• Experience in event management, sales, and research/analysis is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans to cultivate and build relationships with prospective industry partners.
• Oversee business development activities for TRSM including co-operative education, workforce development and executive education programs.
• Assist the Director with planning of short and long-term business development goals.
• Oversee hiring, performance management and staff development.
• Contribute to development of communications materials with Marketing to promote programs and events.

Skills

Project management

Marketing

Business development

Proposal writing

Staff management

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Industry knowledge

Business management

Event management

Sales experience

Research skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in business or related field

Job description

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world. For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan. TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team

The Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University (TRSM) is developing collaborative, creative leaders who will drive 21st century business forward while making a positive impact on society. Home to 13,000+ students and more than 250 industry-connected faculty, TRSM is Canada's leading diverse, entrepreneurial business school centred in an urban learning environment. TRSM offers 12 Bachelor of Commerce degrees, one Bachelor of Health Administration degree, the Ted Rogers MBA, a Professional Masters Diploma in Accounting, Executive Education courses, a Masters of Science in Management, a Master of Health Administration in Community Care, and a PhD in Management. TRSM is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes and labs.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about developing and nurturing partnerships with various organizations and industry partners so that students at Ted Rogers School of Management can secure meaningful work placements? Do you take pride in the success of students at Canada’s leading business school? If this sounds like you, you will want to read on to find out more about the Corporate Partnerships Manager career opportunity at Ted Rogers School of Management.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager oversees and manages business development and corporate partnership activities for assigned client groups in the Ted Rogers School of Management.

They develop and implement initiatives to raise awareness, endorsement, partnership and support among key internal and external constituents for TRSM’s priorities and strategic objectives.

The Manager works with the Director, Business Development and Program Engagement to plan, develop, and lead the strategic relationship management with current and potential partners.

Here are some things you can expect to do in this role:

• Develop and execute plans to cultivate and build strong relationships with prospective industry partners and stakeholders for each assigned client area.
• Oversee the business development activities for assigned client area at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), including growing co-operative education, workforce development and executive education programs.
• Assist the Director with the planning of short and long-term strategic business development goals.
• Oversee the hiring, performance management and development of staff so that their full potential is actualized and their knowledge and skills are constantly updated.
• Contribute to the development of communication materials in partnership with the Director, and TRSM Marketing team to promote programs, special events, initiatives, success stories, news releases etc.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in business or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with full scope project management, marketing, business development, and business proposal writing, with at least 2 years of experience managing staff in a unionized environment.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the current issues and challenges of the corporate industry
• Strong presentation skills to be able to deliver engaging and informative presentations.
• Marketing, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of industry, particularly sectors that align with TRSM undergraduate programs.
• Strong business management and business proposal writing skills.
• Event management skills.
• Previous sales experience is an asset.
• Research skills and analysis is an asset.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.

Additional Information (MAC)

Position Number(s) 20002891

Reports To Director, Business Development and Program Engagement

Department Ted Rogers School of Management

Employee Group MAC

Vacancy Type Term

This is an existing vacancy.

Work Location Hybrid (3 days in the office, potential for more days in the office pending operational needs)

Start Date ASAP

End Date 1 year from the start date

Hours of Work 36.25

Grade C42

Salary Scale $70,448 - $112,535

Hiring Salary Range $70,448 - $91,492

Posting Date October 13, 2026

Application Close Date October 25, 2026

• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.