Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Business Development Manager

Posting Type
Permanent

End Date (if applicable)

Classification Title
Administration 10

Pay Band
10

Min Salary
$89,814

Max Salary
$112,268

Position Summary

Under the direction of Associate Vice President, Workforce Development, the Business Development Manager is responsible for advancing the College's mandate as a public postsecondary institution by developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with industry, employers, government, and community. The position leads employer engagement initiatives that support corporate and contract training growth, postsecondary program alignment, and workforce development strategies. The incumbent identifies emerging labour market needs, facilitates partnership development, supports applied learning opportunities, and contributes to revenue generation while ensuring alignment with academic priorities, public accountability requirements, and institutional strategic goals.

Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus

Education

Minimum level of formal education required for the position
3 year diploma/degree or equivalent education

Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and sustain employer and community partnerships
• Business development and revenue generation skills
• Strong negotiation, proposal writing, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of labour market analysis and workforce development frameworks
• Experience using CRM systems and data reporting tools
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of northwestern Ontario or northeastern Ontario, and consistent experience working with and in service to Indigenous Communities/leaders in this area

Field(s) of Study

Minimum three-year diploma or degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Project Management, or related field.

Experience

Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of five (5) years

Type of Experience

• Demonstrated experience engaging employers and developing strategic partnerships
• Experience identifying and developing new revenue-generating opportunities
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, businesses and governing bodies
• Experience working within complex organizational structures (e.g., postsecondary, public sector, unionized environments)
• Experience analyzing labour market data and reporting against KPIs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AD-24-64P

Close Date
06/15/2026

Hours of Work
37.5 hrs/week

Shift Type

Special Instructions to Applicant

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College's core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://confederationcollege.peopleadmin.ca/postings/6364