Employer Engagement and Partnerships Specialist

Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. 

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Advancement & Career Services, we are looking for an Employer Engagement and Partnerships Specialist to build meaningful connections between Toronto Film School learners, graduates, employers, industry leaders, alumni, unions, and professional associations. As our new Employer Engagement and Partnerships Specialist, you will be the bridge between education and employment, creating opportunities that help learners explore career paths, build professional networks, gain industry exposure, and launch successful careers. Working across all TFS programs and with the career services team, you will cultivate and grow employer and partner relationships that lead to entry-level employment, freelance job success, mentorship and networking opportunities. 

This is an existing full-time role, working 4 days onsite and 1 remotely at our new headquarters at 120 Bloor Street East.

What’s in it for you

Be the bridge between education and industry. You will play a unique role connecting graduates with employers, alumni, and industry leaders. Acting as the bridge and handshake between talent and opportunity, you will create meaningful connections that help launch careers while building partnerships that create value for everyone involved.

Help build something meaningful. This is an opportunity to join a growing team and help shape how Toronto Film School connects graduates to the world of work. You won't simply inherit a process, you will contribute ideas, strengthen partnerships, create new opportunities, and help evolve a function that continues to grow in impact and influence. In five years, you will be able to look back and say, I helped build that.

Grow your network and your career. You will work alongside passionate colleagues while building relationships with employers, alumni, industry leaders, and community partners. From networking events and industry initiatives to strategic partnerships and career programming, you will gain exposure, develop new skills, and grow your career in a creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.

How you will make an impact

• Build and grow partnerships. You will cultivate and strengthen relationships with employers, industry leaders, alumni, professional associations, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for Toronto Film School students and graduates. You will identify new partnership opportunities, expand existing relationships, support co-branded initiatives, and serve as a trusted ambassador for the institution.
• Create pathways to employment. Working closely with Career Services, faculty, and industry partners, you will connect graduates to mentorship, networking, experiential learning, and employment opportunities. You will act as the bridge between talent and opportunity, helping graduates build the relationships, confidence, and industry exposure needed to launch successful careers.
• Design engaging industry experiences. You will plan and execute events and programs that bring employers and graduates together, including networking events, industry panels, employer information sessions, career fairs, and alumni engagement initiatives. You will create experiences that strengthen connections and showcase the talent emerging from Toronto Film School.
• Drive engagement through collaboration. You will partner with colleagues across Career Services, Alumni Relations, Academic Leadership, and Marketing to align employer engagement initiatives with institutional goals. You will contribute ideas, share insights, and help create a seamless experience for graduates, employers, and partners.
• Leverage insights to strengthen outcomes. You will track partnership activity, engagement metrics, and employment outcomes to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement. Using data, feedback, and labour market insights, you will continuously refine programs and strategies to maximize impact for graduates and employers alike.

What you bring

• The experience. You have experience building and managing external relationships, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement initiatives. Whether your background is in employer relations, business development, workforce development, career services, alumni relations, community engagement, sponsorship, or a related field, you have successfully created partnerships that deliver measurable value.
• The relationship-building skills. You are confident in initiating conversations, developing new relationships, and maintaining existing partnerships. You can engage with a wide range of audiences, from employers and industry leaders to alumni, faculty, and graduates, adapting your approach to build credibility and trust.
• The business acumen. You understand how organizations operate and can identify opportunities that create mutual value. You know how to navigate stakeholders, uncover needs, and connect people and organizations around shared goals.
• The communication and presentation skills. You are an exceptional communicator who can represent Toronto Film School professionally and authentically. Whether facilitating an event, presenting to a group, or meeting one-on-one with a partner, you can build engagement and foster meaningful connections.
• The technical and organizational skills. You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and can use data to track activity, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities. You are highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and skilled at balancing relationship-building with administrative responsibilities.
• The mindset. You are curious, proactive, and self-directed. You enjoy building something new, bringing forward ideas, and finding creative solutions. At the same time, you are collaborative, coachable, and recognize that the strongest outcomes come from working closely with colleagues and partners.
• The education. You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Career Development, Education, Marketing, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

Why work at Yorkville University?

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we are united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are teaching, designing curriculum, advising learners, advancing technology, or supporting operations, your work directly fuels learning potential, strengthens inclusive communities, and fosters purposeful curiosity.

Here, professional growth is part of our culture. In your role, you will have opportunities to help the launch of career-relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees. Curiosity, initiative, and innovation are encouraged, and your ideas can move from vision to reality.

Our scale offers the best of both worlds: the reach and stability of a national institution combined with the agility of a mid-sized organization, where contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared - on learners, colleagues, and your own professional journey.

At Yorkville and Toronto Film School, your work does more than make a difference. It empowers others to achieve their potential, while giving you the opportunity to realize yours.

Compensation philosophy

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe compensation should be fair, straightforward, and supportive of your growth. Our salary ranges reflect progression from learning in the role to excelling, with each offer based on skills, experience, and role complexity.

This position offers a minimum annual salary of $65,000, a midpoint of $72,500, and a maximum of $80,000. Established hires typically start near the midpoint, while the upper range is reserved for those with deep expertise and sustained contributions. Offers below the midpoint recognize strong potential with room to grow.

We strive for equitable, consistent pay, though rates may vary within the same role based on performance, specialized knowledge, and impact.

We welcome conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, express your interest. 

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the Director, Advancement & Career Services. This conversation will focus on your approach to employer engagement, partnership development, relationship management, and collaboration. We will explore how you build trust with stakeholders, identify opportunities, and create mutually beneficial partnerships.
• A final in-person interview with the Director, Advancement & Career Services and additional team members and academic leaders who would partner closely with this role. It will be an opportunity to learn more about the team, demonstrate your approach to relationship building, and explore how you would contribute to strengthening connections between graduates, employers, alumni, and industry partners.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at Show phone number.

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