Engagement and Partnership Specialist

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, and the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other, and strive to create inspiring, incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are, or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity, and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are, and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

Reporting to the Director, Career Education, we are looking for an Employer Engagement and Partnership Specialist. This role plays an essential part in connecting learners across undergraduate and graduate programs with the world of work. You will build and maintain deep, strategic partnerships with employers, industry leaders, and professional associations to create equitable pathways to employment, mentorship, and lifelong career growth.

Collaborating across academic and administrative teams, you will embed real-world opportunities into the student experience, ensuring that every learner, regardless of location or background, can access industry-informed experiences that support meaningful careers.

As a national relationship leader, you will proactively cultivate and expand Yorkville University’s collective industry network, establishing the institution as a top-tier talent pipeline for employers seeking ambitious, diverse, and well-prepared graduates. You will engage with executive-level leaders and C-suite stakeholders across industry sectors, ensuring that every learner has access to high-value opportunities aligned with Canada’s evolving leadership talent landscape. This role requires a hands‑on, outward-facing approach, actively identifying and developing new partnerships rather than relying solely on existing contacts.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME ROLE, CURRENTLY FOLLOWING A HYBRID MODEL WORKING 4-DAYS A WEEK ON-SITE AT OUR TORONTO LOCATION AND 1-DAY REMOTELY.

Connection. You want to bring people and communities together and create meaningful opportunities for students, employers, and alumni to connect. Whether through events, mentorship, programs, or thought leadership, you will be at the centre of cultivating relationships that strengthen the Yorkville experience.

Creativity. You will play a key role in shaping employer-facing outreach, industry storytelling, and event experiences that highlight student talent and employer impact. From large-scale events to integrated marketing campaigns, you will help amplify the visibility and value of Yorkville’s career-ready graduates.

Career growth. You will expand your partnership development, events, communications, and business development skills in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, strengthen your expertise in employer engagement, and build a foundation for future growth within higher education, industry partnerships, or community engagement.

• Employer engagement and strategic partnerships. You will actively identify, initiate, and cultivate high-impact relationships with employers, alumni, and industry associations to support work-integrated learning and career development across disciplines. You will design partnership roadmaps that progress from initial engagement to multi‑year, mutually beneficial collaborations, serving as the primary consultant to partners and aligning their recruitment and talent development needs with Yorkville’s diverse and distributed student population.
  
  You will act as the key point of contact for employers participating in recruitment, mentorship, and experiential learning, ensuring high-quality engagement and…