University of Toronto

Professional Development & Career Strategist

University of Toronto$76K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of related experience necessary.
  • Experience advising students on career development is essential.
  • Proven track record in coordinating undergraduate programs is required.
  • Familiarity with using Symplicity for programming is a must.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed labour market analysis for program development.
  • Develop and revise business methods for employment services.
  • Create communications plans to meet departmental goals.
  • Generate content for marketing and promotional materials.
  • Organize and conduct educational workshops and seminars.
  • Promote programs at various recruitment events.
  • Advise students on career-related goals and development.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities available.
  • Engagement in a collegial and professional environment.
  • Access to resources for continuing education.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with campus partners.
  • Involvement in meaningful work that impacts student success.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Req ID: 50049
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Management
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:
At the Department of Management, we pride ourselves on educating and preparing students for leadership positions in the world of business. With our wide range of specializations and course offerings, we give students the opportunity to acquire critical skills and the expertise required for successful careers. Our students learn best practices and explore current issues, all within an environment of collegiality and professionalism. This role will work to support the professional development of our students and connect them appropriately to programming offered both internally through our Professional Skills Development Program as well as externally.

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
  • Developing and conducting educational workshops and seminars
  • Promoting programs at recruitment events
  • Advising and coaching students on developing career-related goals.
  • Consulting with stakeholders on the development of tailored programming needs.

Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum three years related experience.
  • Experience advising and coaching students on professional and career development.
  • Experience coordinating programs and initiatives for undergraduate students.
  • Experience using Symplicity for student programming.
  • Experience collaborating with student leaders, campus partners, and faculty.
  • Experience with event planning and execution, and delivering presentations.
  • Excellent understanding of career development theory, practice and resources for post-secondary students.
  • Strong data management and report compilation skills
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, project management and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with accurate grammar, spelling and proofreading.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).


To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Multi-tasker
  • Problem solver
  • Resourceful

Please note that one (1) position is available for a one-year term.

Closing Date: 09/13/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
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
Recruiter: Desiray Stewart

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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