Student Development Officer

Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Req ID: 50096
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: FASE: Engineering Career Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049635
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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 a work-integrated learning program 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:

The Engineering Career Centre is an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ 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, Student Development & Career Programming, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of preparatory programming for PEY Co-op students. The incumbent will support and advise students to develop key competencies and skills that will support their success in the recruitment process and the workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
• Advising and coaching students on work search strategies and skills, interview skills and/or performance, developing career-related goals
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual’s background
• Keeping well-informed on the various psychological, personal and informational factors involved in comprehensive career development approaches
• Liaising with students and faculty to coordinate program activities
• Keeping well-informed on labour market, occupational and educational trends
• Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years recent and relevant experience with student career advising and student career programming.
• Experience developing relevant career education and employment-readiness programming in a curriculum-based experiential learning program.
• Experience incorporating and teaching technology, social media, and online career-development tools in career education programming.
• Experience facilitating and delivering engaging and dynamic workshops, presentations, and events to both large and small audiences, effectively capturing attention and sparking interest.
• Experience in coaching individuals on resume writing and interview techniques.
• Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement, confidentiality, initiative, tact and discretion.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills with a service orientation towards students, staff and the public and the proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment
• Experience or knowledge with engineering job markets

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/17/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
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: 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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.