Co-op Coordinator

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date Posted: 01/05/2026Req ID: 46514Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & EngineeringDepartment: Professional Experience YearCampus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00045303Existing 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 that connects 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 prides itself as 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, Employer Relations, the Co‑op Coordinator will participate in business development activities and support student work‑integrated learning during a Professional Experience Year (PEY) work term recruitment cycle. The Employer Relations team plays a valuable role in facilitating interactions between student jobseekers and hiring managers to solidify and grow existing relationships with PEY employers. Your responsibilities will include Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance by engaging in regular communication Actively seeking networking and relationship‑building opportunities Probing for information from employers to establish activities that best meet student learning needs Implementing plans that support the development of work‑integrated learning opportunities for students Advising students on work related recruitment processes and practices Conducting work term site visits and writing reports on site visit findings Reviewing performance evaluations and providing feedback to both the employer and the student Promoting programs at events Essential Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Minimum five years or recent and related experience in any combination of employment services, recruitment and hiring, preferably gained through a role in co‑operative education or internship programs. Minimum of two years working directly with industry partners in a recruitment capacity or facilitating co‑op work terms is required. Demonstrated ability to cultivate and expand employer relationships, including strategic stakeholder and partner engagement. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders. Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; web editing software, relational databases, and the Internet research tools. Must have excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Highly developed sense of accountability, initiative, judgement, tact, diplomacy, detail orientation, and professionalism. Results‑orientation and time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize and meeting competing deadlines. Highly developed presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong client service orientation and relationship management skills. Ability to travel within the GTA and surrounding area. A passion and commitment to the University and its students, and ability to bring energy and creativity to the role. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotions of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment. Assets (Nonessential) Graduate degree or educational background in Engineering, Human Resources or Business. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are assets. Goal oriented and comfortable working in a target‑based environment. Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. To be successful in this role you will be Accountable Achievement oriented Diplomatic Proactive Resilient Closing Date: 01/19/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Student Services Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr