University of Toronto

Business Development Officer (Term)

University of Toronto$81K — $103K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years in business development or B2B sales
  • Experience with market research and outreach planning
  • Proven success in generating new business
  • Self-motivated with strong communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed labour market analysis
  • Develop and revise business methods for employment activities
  • Create communication plans supporting departmental goals
  • Produce content for marketing materials
  • Gather information on student performance from employers
  • Write reports based on site visit findings
  • Provide support and referrals to students in distress

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture promoting work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Recognition of employee contributions
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Regular travel within the GTA for client meetings
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 07/02/2026
Req ID: 49135
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: FASE: Engineering Career Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

Our leadership team provides an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. We believe in recognizing and valuing our employee's 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 Business Development Lead, the incumbent is responsible for developing all aspects of targeted new employer relationships. Contributing to a strategic plan that guides new employer development, the incumbent is responsible for conducting market research, identifying target markets, and making first contact with potential employers to develop internship opportunities. Also responsible for maintaining existing relationships where needed. In consultation with the Executive Director, Engineering Career Centre, the incumbent develops and executes business development plan to achieve the performance targets, with the expectation to expand the number and improve quality of approved co-op work term opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development
  • Developing and revising business methods that support employment services activities and objectives
  • Developing communications plans to support departmental objectives
  • Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
  • Gathering information on student performance from employers
  • Writing reports on site visit findings
  • Providing proactive support to individuals in distress and making referrals to specific university services

Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years of relevant experience in a sales or business development role related to business-to-business sales.
  • Experience conducting market research and analysis, identification of target markets and contributing to the design of outreach and business development plans.
  • A track record of success in a target driven environment generating new business and building client relationships in existing and new market sectors required.
  • Highly resourceful and investigative in uncovering co-op and internship opportunities for engineering students.
  • Enthusiastic self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effective to a diverse range of audience.
  • A proactive relationship builder who has demonstrated experience with increasing a client base.
  • Experience working with a CRM or relational database.
  • Excellent report writing and personal accountability skills.
  • Proven relationship management, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service using remarkable interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Proven ability to practice strong professionalism, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgment under pressure and stress.
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and produce results in high pressure situations and under tight timelines with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Possess the ability to make decisions that represent the ECC, FASE and the University in a positive and progressive manner.
  • Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
  • Regular travel required within the GTA and surrounding area meeting clients.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.


Assets (Nonessential):
  • Knowledge of the career services industry and experience within an engineering environment, Co-operative Education, or engineering recruitment will be considered a strong asset.


To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Accountable
  • Achievement oriented
  • Communicator
  • Organized
  • Proactive
  • Team player


Note: This is a term position with an expected end date in June 2027.

Closing Date: 07/12/2026, 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: Administrative / Managerial

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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