Career Coordinator

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

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 .

The team

The Ted Rogers School of Management's Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University was founded in 1999 to improve equity, diversity and inclusion practices in organizations. The Diversity Institute develops customized strategies, programming, and resources to promote new, interdisciplinary knowledge and practice about diversity with respect to gender, race/ethnicity, Indigenous peoples, abilities, and sexual orientation. It collaborates with industry, government, not-for-profits, and academics.

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 nearly 10,000 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, two Bachelor of Health Administration degrees, the Ted Rogers MBA, Professional Masters Diplomas, Executive Education courses, and a Masters of Science in Management. TRSM is also home to 15 innovative research centres, institutes and labs .

The Opportunity

Help shape inclusive futures through career empowerment. As the Career Coordinator at the Diversity Institute, you’ll play a vital role in designing and delivering innovative career development and recruitment programs that help participants build meaningful, equity-informed connections with employer partners.

You’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team that’s transforming how people access opportunity. Whether advising participants on career planning, fostering employer partnerships, or representing the Institute at events and online, your work will help bridge gaps and open doors—particularly for those who have been historically excluded.

In this role, you will:

• Support participants individually and in groups on all aspects of their career development journey
• Cultivate partnerships with employers, community organizations, and institutional stakeholders
• Represent the Diversity Institute at career events, employer sessions, and across digital platforms
• Continuously improve service delivery and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive ecosystem of support

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program to gain knowledge of active learning techniques.
• A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in an academic and/or recruiting environment and/or career counselling to gain knowledge of the operations and functions of industry, government and business as well as knowledge of student and curriculum development.
• Experience with integrating market research, best practices, and stakeholder feedback to create career development services and programs which fulfil employer expectations and meets student career focus.
• Experience with developing career education programming to students, evaluating service delivery methods, approaches, and presenting formal/informally to employers, industry groups and students.
• Experience with job search/placement and recruitment strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of the labour market and recruitment trends.
• Knowledge of computer (Google Workspace, MS Office, custom databases) and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) systems.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.