Project Officer, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs

Yorkville University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Yorkville University as a Project Officer, focusing on governance and regulatory affairs. In this hybrid role based in Toronto, you will enhance institutional effectiveness by leading high-impact projects and collaborating with various stakeholders, making a significant impact on the academic experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong project management skills, and a desire to contribute to meaningful change in higher education.

Benefits

Access to free courses and certifications

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Opportunity to influence educational programming

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects in a higher education environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with structured processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact cross-functional projects to advance governance goals.
• Manage project administration and ensure effective tracking.
• Design solutions and facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Education, Policy, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. This concept connects deeply to the idea that, in choosing a career with Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people. It’s also a call-back to the transformative power of education itself.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, we are looking for a Project Officer, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, to join our team. Operating at the intersection of academic governance, government relations, regulatory compliance, and strategic communications, you will play a pivotal role in designing and operationalizing systems and tools that enhance institutional effectiveness, transparency, and alignment with Yorkville University's strategic goals. Through collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance engagement, coordination, and visibility across a range of governance and compliance activities.

This is a full-time hybrid role, working 3 days per week in our downtown Toronto office.

What’s in it for you

Impact and ownership. You will have the opportunity to channel your curiosity and your drive, making measurable changes to the university through the project work you do. You will make a positive impact on the quality of the academic experience for thousands of students.

Influence and exposure. As a Project Officer, you will contribute to multiple projects, working cross-functionally to create and optimize how project teams communicate and organize plans through SharePoint, ensuring transparency and adherence to institutional policies. You will work closely with influential internal and external stakeholders, growing your visibility and network. You will build trusted relationships and become a go-to expert.

Career development. Yorkville University is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative education centre. You will join an organization that inspires change, nurtures collaboration, supports faculty and students in their journey, and continuously innovates. You will work alongside a team that embraces every chance to learn, engage in professional development, and motivate each other, with opportunities to grow within the organization.

As our new Project Officer, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, you will:

• Lead projects. You will support high-impact projects by applying sound judgment, attention to detail, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. You will lead the execution of cross-functional initiatives that advance academic governance, regulatory compliance, institutional research, and government relations priorities.
• Manage project administration. You will build and manage collaborative tools and infrastructure (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet) to enable transparency, consistency, and effective project tracking for the team. You will maintain oversight of timelines and deliverables, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and progress across concurrent initiatives.
• Design and implement solutions. You will develop content such as briefing notes, internal communications, dashboards, and documentation that reflect institutional priorities and support decision-making. You will contribute to the development of frameworks and processes that enhance institutional readiness, data-informed planning, and responsiveness to stakeholder needs.
• Facilitate engagement. You will play a key role socializing projects, building consensus and gaining buy-in and engagement. You will organize consultations, track action items, and support governance and policy processes, ensuring the participation of internal and external stakeholders.

You have:

• The experience. You are driven by an insatiable motivation to build plans, solutions, and projects that come to life and work. Deeply curious, you continuously seek opportunities to learn and apply your knowledge to inform policies and create processes.
• The background. You have a Bachelor’s degree - it may be Public Administration, Education, Policy, Communications, or a related field- more importantly, you have the skills to take an idea and grow the concept, validating with research and analytics, and not just build but execute the plan. You may be familiar with academic governance, government relations, or survey data use.
• The interpersonal skills. You are an exceptional collaborator and communicator, able to build trust, gain buy in, influence without authority, and create genuine engagement. You have excellent written and verbal English skills. You can confidently work with internal and external stakeholders, including senior decision-makers and ministry representatives.
• The project management. You have experience coordinating cross-functional projects in a higher education or regulated environment. You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to create and maintain project plans and manage project meetings and communications. You have strong time management skills and can balance multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines. You are comfortable following structured processes and making decisions independently.
• The ownership. You are proactive, accountable, and driven to make a difference. You exercise sound judgment and can manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. You stay on top of what needs to be done, raise flags when necessary, and consistently deliver on time.
• The technical ability. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint and other collaboration tools. You can learn new systems quickly. You understand the importance of data accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.

Why work at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role.
• A virtual interview with the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs to discuss how your experience and approach align with the needs of the team and the organization.
• A case study exercise.
• A final in person interview with the Director of National Regulatory Affairs and the Director, Academic Governance, Policies, & Compliance followed by a further interview with the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs and a member of the leadership team.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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