Engagement and Partnerships Specialist

Who we are At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation.

Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society.

Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick.

Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse.

Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments.

Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access.

Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need Reporting to the Director, Advancement & Career Services, we are looking for an Employer Engagement and Partnerships Specialist to build meaningful connections between Toronto Film School learners, graduates, employers, industry leaders, alumni, unions, and professional associations.

As our new Employer Engagement and Partnerships Specialist, you will be the bridge between education and employment, creating opportunities that help learners explore career paths, build professional networks, gain industry exposure, and launch successful careers.

Working across all TFS programs and with the career services team, you will cultivate and grow employer and partner relationships that lead to entry-level employment, freelance job success, mentorship and networking opportunities. This is an existing full-time role, working 4 days onsite and 1 remotely at our new headquarters at 120 Bloor Street East.

What’s in it for you Be the bridge between education and industry.

You will play a unique role connecting graduates with employers, alumni, and industry leaders.

Acting as the bridge and handshake between talent and opportunity, you will create meaningful connections that help launch careers while building partnerships that create value for everyone involved.

Help build something meaningful.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team and help shape how Toronto Film School connects graduates to the world of work.

You won't simply inherit a process, you will contribute ideas, strengthen partnerships, create new opportunities, and help evolve a function that continues to grow in impact and influence.

In five years, you will be able to look back and say, I helped build that.

Grow your network and your career.

You will work alongside passionate colleagues while building relationships with employers, alumni, industry leaders, and community partners.

From networking events and industry initiatives to strategic partnerships and career programming, you will gain exposure, develop new skills, and grow your career in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.

How you will make an impact Build and grow partnerships.

You will cultivate and strengthen relationships with employers, industry leaders, alumni, professional associations, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for Toronto Film School students and graduates.

You will identify new partnership opportunities, expand existing relationships, support co-branded initiatives, and serve as a trusted ambassador for the institution.

Create pathways to employment.

Working closely with Career Services, faculty, and industry partners, you will connect graduates to mentorship, networking, experiential learning, and employment opportunities.

You will act as the bridge between talent…