Student Development Officer

Student Development Officer

Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Req ID: 50096
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: FASE: Engineering Career Centre
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049635
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 with a service orientation towards students, staff and the public and the proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment
• Experience or knowledge with engineering job markets

To be successful in this role you will be

• Approachable
• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/17/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget -