Events and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator

Date Posted:
01/05/2026

Req ID:
46513

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department:
Professional Experience Year

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, professionalism, goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, excellence, 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, Operations, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Engineering Career Centre Co-op programming including student programming, employer development efforts, the PEY Edge conference, workshops, industry information sessions and career fairs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Overseeing space and resource requirements for events and related programming
• Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and related experience in event coordination and program delivery.
• Experience planning and estimating financial resources required for events and/or projects, as well as monitoring and tracking expenses.
• Experience conceptualizing, organizing, and executing a high volume of events and activities with tight timelines.
• Experience analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options.
• Experience developing survey and reporting tools to evaluate program and event success.
• Excellent project coordination and event management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases and web (blogs, social media, email newsletters, etc.).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple and competing tasks and deadlines.
• Positive energy with a can-do attitude, and collaborative team player who can also work autonomously.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders while effectively balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgement, initiative, tact and discretion and able to resolve issues, problems and competing goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexible and adaptable to work outside of core hours.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience planning events for program related purposes.
• Familiarity with planning and delivery of student extra-curricular activities.
• Experience with events that bring together multiple stakeholders.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Courteous
• Diplomatic
• Entrepreneurial
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Resourceful

Note

• This is a term position ending in March 2027.

Closing Date:
01/13/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:
USW

Appointment Type
: Budget - Term

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

Recruiter:
Vinh Pham

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.

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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

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

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