Student Development Officer Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Req : 50096
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: FASE:
Engineering Career Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Engineering Career Centre (ECC) connects University of Toronto students with meaningful professional experiences that provide a solid foundation for successful careers and life-long learning. In addition to hosting a wide range of professional development workshops, events and services throughout the year, the ECC team runs a work-integrated learning program to connect engineering students with a wide range of industry opportunities.

As passionate and career-driven academic professionals, the ECC team seeks to nurture students and provide a comfortable transition from academic to professional life.

Your opportunity:

The Engineering Career Centre is an open, professional environment that fosters a culture built on respect, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, and teamwork. The leadership team believes in recognizing and valuing our employees’ 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 Director, Student Development & Career Programming, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of preparatory programming for PEY Co-op students. The incumbent will support and advise students to develop key competencies and skills that will support their success in the recruitment process and the workplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation

Advising and coaching students on work search strategies and skills, interview skills and/or performance, developing career-related goals

Facilitating educational workshops and seminars

Advising students on career-related matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual’s background

Keeping well-informed on the various psychological, personal and informational factors involved in comprehensive career development approaches

Liaising with students and faculty to coordinate program activities

Keeping well-informed on labour market, occupational and educational trends

Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships

Essential

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum three years recent and relevant experience with student career advising and student career programming.

Experience developing relevant career education and employment-readiness programming in a curriculum-based experiential learning program.

Experience incorporating and teaching technology, social media, and online career-development tools in career education programming.

Experience facilitating and delivering engaging and dynamic workshops, presentations, and events to both large and small audiences, effectively capturing attention and sparking interest.

Experience in coaching individuals on resume writing and interview techniques.

Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.

High level of proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to apply good judgement, confidentiality, initiative, tact and discretion.

Proven ability to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.

Superior customer service and interpersonal skills…