• Job Description

  Req#: 37817

  Date Posted: 06/10/2024
  Req ID: 37817
  Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
  Department: Professional Experience Year
  Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
  Position Number: 00049152

  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 Director and supervision of the Business Development Lead, the incumbent is responsible for developing all aspects of targeted new employer relationships. Contributing to a strategic planthat 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, and the Business Development Lead, 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 experience in a sales or business development role.
  • Experience should include market research and analysis, identification of target markets as well as the ability to design an outreach and business development plan.
  • A track record of success in a target driven environment generating new business and/or building client relationships in existing and new market sectors required.
  • Enthusiastic self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive relationship builder who has experience with increasing a client base.
  • Able to identify appropriate co-op and internship opportunities for engineering students.
  • Experience working with a CRM or relational database.
  • Excellent report writing and personal accountability skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel regularly within the GTA and surrounding area for client meetings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working 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
  • Communicator
  • Organized
  • Proactive
  • Team player

  Closing Date: 07/21/2024, 11:59PM ET
  Employee Group: USW
  Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
  Schedule: Full-Time
  Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
  USW Pay Band 12 -- $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. 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.

• About the company

  The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park.

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