Business Development Officer

Date Posted: 06/18/2026
Req ID: 48765
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00059642
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.

This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.

Your opportunity:

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is committed to providing students with meaningful experiential learning opportunities that support academic success, career exploration and professional growth. The University of Toronto Mississauga Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) partners with employers, industry leaders and community organizations to create high-quality work-integrated learning opportunities that connect classroom learning with practical experience. Through strategic employer engagement and partnership development, the program helps students build career-ready skills while supporting organizations in accessing emerging talent across a wide range of disciplines.

Working under the direction of the Associate Director, Employer Relations and supervision of the Business Development Lead, the Business Development Officer will play a key role in expanding and strengthening UTM’s employer network and experiential learning ecosystem. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new partnership opportunities across assigned industries and sectors, while building strong relationships with employers, alumni, and external stakeholders. The incumbent will contribute to the growth of internship and co-op opportunities by promoting UTM student talent, identifying labour market trends and supporting innovative employer engagement strategies that align with departmental priorities and industry needs.

The Business Development Officer will lead outreach and relationship-building activities with prospective and existing employer partners to increase experiential learning opportunities for students. The role will involve researching emerging sectors and market trends, developing targeted engagement strategies, representing the university at networking and recruitment events, and creating meaningful opportunities for employers and students to connect through industry-facing initiatives. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent will help strengthen UTM’s visibility within the employer community and support the continued growth of experiential learning opportunities across the campus.

The successful candidate will be a relationship builder and strategic thinker with strong communication and networking skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships in a fast-paced, evolving environment. They will be highly proactive, resourceful, and motivated by creating opportunities that support student success and long-term employer engagement.

In a separate document and in addition to your cover letter and resume, explain how you would tackle the following. The UTM Co-op Internship Program (UTMCIP) is still building its presence and isn’t yet widely known among employers. Imagine you’re stepping into this role on day one, with a mandate to change that. In 300 words or fewer, tell us how you would shape and communicate a compelling value proposition to employers, while building a strong pipeline of partners and increasing meaningful hiring opportunities for students within your first six months.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers
• Researching and analyzing potential employers and recommending student placement opportunities
• Tracking the status of business development initiatives, activities and outcomes
• Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and/or initiatives that support strategic objectives
• Conducting work term site visits
• Updating and maintaining database records

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in business development, relationship management, or employer relations, preferably within a higher education setting or related sector
• Experiential Learning & Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Development
• Strategic B2B Sales & Account Management
• Large-Scale Event Execution & Learning Outcome Alignment
• Data-Driven Labour Market Analysis
• Multi-Stakeholder Navigation
• Marketing Content & Communication Planning
• Student Advisory & Workplace Issue Resolution
• Database & CRM Workflow Management
• Peer Guidance & Student-Staff Supervision
• Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management
• Business Development & Sales Acumen
• Employer Value Proposition & Marketing
• Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis
• Event Strategy & Program Development
• Communication & Influence
• Project Management & Execution
• Student-Centric Mindset

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of UTM Academic Programs
• Existing Employer or Industry Network
• Experience in Higher Education or Career Services
• Marketing and Brand-Building Experience
• Experience with CRM and Relationship Management Platforms
• Labour Market Intelligence and Research Skills
• Experience with Work-Integrated Learning or Internship Programs
• Alumni and Community Partnership Development Experience

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Communicator
• Diligent
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude

Please note, this role is available as a 2-year term

Closing Date: 06/29/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Desiray Stewart

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.