Job ID

74528

Job Title

Manager Employer Development - 12 month appointment (Hybrid)

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

02/27/2026

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

03/06/2026

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

DSB Grad Programs

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 10

Salary Range

$32.81 - $52.36 (hourly)

Job Code

JD0800

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Location

Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington and McMaster Main Campus, Hamilton

Anticipated Start Date

April 1, 2026

Employment Type

Limited Term Employee (LTE)

Duration

12 Month Appointment

Job Description

Unit Description:

The DeGroote’s Student Services team supports all students at the DeGroote School of Business – MBA, BCom, specialized graduate programs and PhD students. As an integrated team, we champion new ideas, collaborate across boundaries, and learn continually to deliver a consistent and inspiring student experience. Our school’s culture is captured by five values: Collaboration, Community, Inclusivity, Innovation & Integrity. As part of Student Services, the Career and Professional Development team delivers innovative excellence in three key areas: Career Development, Strategic Employer Partnerships and Experiential Learning, supporting more than 2300 Commerce and over 500 MBA students each year and up to 100 Master of Finance students. There are team members at both the Burlington and Hamilton locations of the business school. The Manager, Employer Development, works to source and secure co-op, summer and full-time job opportunities for all students within the DeGroote School of Business. He/she also works directly with these students to market them to employers and to provide them with resources to assist them in their co-op, summer and full-time job searches. The incumbent will engage in external relations and act as an ambassador and representative for the DeGroote School of Business. They will work collaboratively with DeGroote and McMaster colleagues to support the strategic priorities and goals of the faculty and university.

Job Summary:

Identifies and initiates new strategic employer relationships in the business community to present a breadth of employment opportunities for business students. Responsible for the research, planning, development, documentation and evaluation of a career centre’s recruitment and employment programs..

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Develop strategic employer development plans ensuring employment objectives and target demographics are clearly defined.
• Conduct interviews and focus groups with students, professionals, and employers to study the effectiveness of employment programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate and schedule promotional events such as program information sessions and career fairs.
• Develop and coordinate customer relationship management strategies.
• Review and assess all experiential learning programs to make program modifications to streamline activities.
• Determine timelines, resource implications, and fee structures for program design and redesign and develop budget proposals to sustain program delivery.
• Develop and deliver presentations at conferences and workshops.
• Develop business plans and detailed proposals for new experiential learning programs.
• Write a variety of documents such as correspondence, reports, and proposals.
• Liaise with all stakeholders involved in employment initiatives to ensure that deadlines and objectives are met.
• Consult with other staff to develop and implement comprehensive program plans that align with the department plan.
• Research, identify, implement and evaluate social media initiatives that augment existing recruitment programs for students.
• Provide advice on the market potential of new programs and strategies to promote engagement.
• Mediate between students and supervisors in difficult situations, establishing neutral ground during work terms.
• Serve on various University committees relating to employment and community engagement.
• Gather, compile and analyze information required to develop recommendations on matters such as program changes and compliance with government legislation and policies and ensure that program guidelines align with University regulations and are updated to reflect the competitive landscape and changing employment market conditions.
• Attend and support key employer events and activities to demonstrate commitment to employer partnerships and foster new relationships for future employment.
• Design and deliver innovative workshops and activities to enhance students’ employability skills.
• Create, update and maintain a database of employer contacts to support a variety of activities such as querying past activities, corresponding with and tracking leads and new partners.
• Remain current with Canadian and international government legislation, ethical standards, and policy documents which relate to employment, experiential learning, work integrated learning and privacy.

Supervision:

• Ongoing responsibility for supervising up to 9 casual employees at any one time.

Assets:

Excellent understanding of labour laws and best practices in experiential learning policy and procedures. Experience in an experiential educational environment (co-operative education preferred), executive recruitment and/or sales experience is an asset. Extensive knowledge of various corporate/business industry sectors is required - specifically in health care, financial services, professional services, CPGs, and technology. Excellent written and verbal skills are essential. Proven ability to manage high stress and high-pressure situations with a high degree of maturity and professionalism is critical. Due to the external profile of this role and the sensitive nature of the work, critical decision-making skills are necessary. Computer literacy is non-negotiable with particular advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Previous experience in managing projects, designing and facilitating sales and marketing presentations and coaching/facilitation are all vital to the success of this position. Extensive travel (may include overnight trips) throughout the year and activities outside of normal business hours are expected (evenings and weekends). The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license. Understanding of corporate recruitment and candidate selection/screening strategies. Proven sales skills and must be goal and target driven to meet 100% job secure rate goal.

Additional Information:

As this role will be focused on business development, the incumbent must be able to work and travel within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas on a regular basis. The expectation would be that work would primarily be done remotely with regularly scheduled time in the office (Hamilton and Burlington) to support employer activities on campus.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

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Hybrid Work Language

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