Career Education Specialist

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our academic plan

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2

SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

At Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre (CC&SS), we support students’ navigation of their academic, personal and career success. Our work includes career advising, central co-op program oversight, employer engagement and student success supports such as the First Year Experience initiative and the Student Success Navigator team. We are committed to providing our students and alumni with innovative support and development skills so they can excel during their time at the University and into their careers as graduates.

As a Career Education Specialist, you will design, develop, deliver and evaluate a Faculty-wide Career Development Program, including the creation of career-related resource materials to support students’ professional development. This role will work collaboratively with faculty stakeholders, the Employer Engagement team, the Co-op Specialist team, and the Student Success team to provide, in keeping with the curriculum, a full suite of career education and student success offerings for a diverse group of students and alumni.

Additionally, they will complement the Faculty’s delivery, develop stakeholder partnerships with other units/departments in the university, and design and implement career education programs tailored to the distinct needs of diverse student and alumni groups across campus. We expect the successful candidate for this role to be aligned with and support The Creative School.

• Develops and delivers a Career Development Program (CDP) to students for the assigned Faculty. The CDP is based on academic program content, labour market trends, global best practice and student learning needs. The CDP includes the delivery of modules alongside and within the curriculum and reflects an understanding of the academic programs in the…