Employer and Engagement Specialist

University of Toronto; Canada; On-site; CAD 76,577 - 97,928; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Employer and Engagement Specialist for their Scarborough campus. This role involves building relationships with employers, alumni, and campus partners to enhance student engagement and career development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, organization, and project management. This position offers a competitive salary of $76,577, with progression potential, and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related experience in a university career centre or recruitment setting.
• Experience managing effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in employer development and executing large scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships with employers and alumni.
• Independently connect with employers for student engagement opportunities.
• Promote experiential learning opportunities to students.

Skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Public speaking

Time management

Research

CRM database experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

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Department: UTSC:Academic Advising & Career Centre

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number: 00040845

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) embraces a holistic philosophy in its delivery of integrated academic advising, learning skills, career development and employment coaching services to students. With a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the department operates as a cross‑functional team working closely with campus partners to support student success and retention, foster student engagement and strengthen the student experience at UTSC.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Career Supports, Team Lead, and in collaboration with your AA&CC team and tri‑campus career centre colleagues, you will build and cultivate relationships with employers, alumni and campus partners. This includes providing outstanding service delivery to professionals across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, by ascertaining both their immediate and long‑term needs.

Independently, and in consultation with other units at University of Toronto Scarborough and tri‑campus partners, you will connect with employers and partners who wish to engage with UTSC students for employment and co‑curricular programming purposes. This would include navigating them through the UofT career eco‑system, posting opportunities and hosting events such as employer information sessions, networking events and career panels and fairs, as well as support AA&CC events, activities and programming.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Promoting experiential learning opportunities
• Providing detailed information to hosts on how to lead appropriate learning opportunities for students
• Determining key performance indicators to measure success
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs
• Researching potential target markets to inform recruitment plans

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience in a university career centre, co‑op, or recruitment setting developing and maintaining relationships, including active outreach
• Experience managing effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders (including employers, alumni, students, staff and faculty)
• Experience in employer development and knowledge of best‑practices; developing, coordinating and implementing large scale programs
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills to cope with multiple projects and events occurring within short and overlapping time periods
• Strong written communication skills (e.g. report writing; drafting content for marketing materials) and the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse university student population in order to meet the needs of students
• Able to manage conflicting demands, and able to work well under pressure
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to source information and data using the Internet and social media sites such as LinkedIn
• Demonstrated experience working with CRM databases to track contacts (e.g. Orbis, Simplicity, Salesforce, LinkedIn Navigator)
• Broad knowledge of labour market trends
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Organized
• Tactful
• Team player

Notes:

• Please note that the working hours for this position are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday 8:45 AM - 6:00 PM.

Closing Date: 01/05/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

USW Pay Band 11 – $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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.

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. 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].

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education, Business Development, and Project Management

Industries

Higher Education, Marketing Services, and Events Services