CONSULTANT CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$89,337–$132,880 / year

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Employment type: Full-time, Temporary
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Consultant will lead campus recruitment and outreach initiatives to connect students and early-career professionals with opportunities at the City. They will also collaborate with internal divisions and post-secondary institutions to manage student programs and ensure equitable hiring practices.

Job details

Job ID: 67552 Job Category: Human Resources Division & Section: People & Equity, Talent Acquisition Work Location: METRO HALL, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6 Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 18 months Salary Range: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: Non-Union Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 13-OCT-2026 to 27-OCT-2026 This is an exciting opportunity to join a new campus recruitment team within the People & Equity Division. Reporting to the Senior Campus Recruitment Lead, the Consultant, Campus Recruitment will connect students, recent graduates and people early in their careers with meaningful opportunities at the City. Through campus recruitment and outreach, you'll strengthen student experiences and develop inclusive talent pipelines that support workforce needs and equity goals. Guided by a student-first approach, you'll help shape programs and experiences and build trusted relationships across campuses and communities. You'll advance equitable and accessible hiring by identifying and reducing barriers, using data and feedback to improve outcomes. Working collaboratively across the organization, you'll bring people together around shared goals, while demonstrating care and integrity throughout your work. What You'll Do Early-Career Talent Attraction You'll support campus recruitment and talent attraction activities for students, recent graduates, and people early in their careers. Coordinate recruitment and outreach activities for student, intern, co-op and entry-level roles. Provide guidance on recruitment cycles, timelines, talent streams, inclusive assessment materials and accessible hiring practices. Use targeted sourcing and research to identify diverse talent and maintain talent pools that support current and future workforce needs. Embed equity-informed and accessible practices throughout the work to strengthen access to opportunities for members of equity-deserving communities. Campus and Early-Career Programs Supporting the City's campus and early-career programs will be a key part of the role. This includes student placements, co-ops, internships, new-graduate initiatives, rotational programs, and the City's Unpaid Student Placement Program. Collaborate with City divisions and post-secondary institutions to coordinate program timelines and requirements, onboarding and orientation, mentorship connections and evaluations. Track participation and outcomes throughout each program cycle. Gather feedback and recommend improvements to create accessible, inclusive and meaningful experiences for students and participating divisions. Events and Outreach Campus and community outreach will create opportunities for students to learn about the City and explore potential career paths. Plan and deliver career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations and networking events. Facilitate sessions and prepare presentations, program guides, and outreach materials. Partner with Corporate Communications and other internal teams on social media, digital campaigns and campus materials that strengthen the City's employer brand and position it as an employer of choice. Represent the City professionally, inclusively and with cultural awareness at campus and community events. Talent Advisory and Consultation You'll provide guidance on early-career talent streams, academic requirements, labour-market trends and recruitment best practices. Advise on equitable and accessible approaches to interviews, assessment materials, accommodation, and candidate experience. Help ensure early-career hiring activities align with program objectives, workforce needs, and the City's equity commitments. Partnerships and Engagement Building strong relationships with post-secondary institutions and community partners is central to the City's campus recruitment approach. Engage with career centres, faculty, student associations, community organizations and professional networks. Build partnerships that support talent pipelines, meaningful student engagement, and a consistent City presence on campuses. Use respectful and culturally informed approaches that support the City's commitment to Reconciliation, equity, and inclusion. Research, Data and Insights Research and data will inform where and how the City engages students and people early in their careers. Research academic programs, labour-market trends, and leading practices to guide sourcing, outreach, program planning, and future workforce needs. Maintain information on placements, programs, institutional contacts, engagement activities, and talent pipelines using applicant tracking systems and other digital tools. Monitor participation, representation, and program outcomes to identify gaps. Prepare reports and insights that support informed decisions and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring to the Role Post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Social and Human Services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Considerable experience coordinating and supporting campus, student or early-career programs. Considerable experience supporting recruitment and talent attraction activities, including sourcing, developing diverse talent pools and applying inclusive hiring practices. Considerable experience planning and delivering events, presentations, workshops, information sessions or other outreach activities. Experience developing outreach, marketing or digital content, including presentations, promotional materials, and social media content. Excellent consultation, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with students and internal and external partners. Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, maintain accurate information, and meet competing timelines. Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to turn qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights and recommendations. Knowledge of recruitment best practices, equity, accessibility and Reconciliation, with the ability to identify and reduce barriers. Strong judgement, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential information and work independently and collaboratively. Ability to use applicant tracking systems, digital platforms and other tools that support recruitment, program delivery, outreach and reporting. Ability to travel to various locations, as required. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Human Resources or Business Administration. Significant experience in coordinating early-career programs, recruitment, and event planning is required.