Position DetailsPosition 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 positionAdditional 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 10/01/2026
Hours of Work 37.5 hrs/week
Shift TypeSpecial Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://confederationcollege.peopleadmin.ca/postings/6364
