A Job Description Is Available Upon Request Date Posted: 02/02/2026

Req ID: 46801

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Information

Department: Faculty of Information

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00058561

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description About us: The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is a research-led Faculty, educating the next generation of leaders in information scholarship and the information professions, both established and emerging. Our researchers and graduates are recognized for their innovation, experimentation, human-centred perspectives and commitment to community.

The Faculty, which will celebrate its centenary in 2028, has built on its heritage strengths in libraries, archives and museums to incorporate scientific and technological expertise from engineering, computer science, and other disciplines. At the same time, it has committed itself to applying social, political, and cultural perspectives from media arts, humanities, and social science to the study of information, technology, people and the relationships among them.

A top tier school, the Faculty of Information is consistently recognized globally for excellence in Library and Information Management by the QS World University rankings. The QS rankings include both Master’s and PhD level programs.

More background about the Faculty can be found on its website (ischool.utoronto.ca).

Your Opportunity The Career Services Unit at the Faculty of Information leads work-integrated learning programs, including co-op, practicums, and internships, while supporting faculty in delivering experiential learning courses such as capstones and community engaged learning. We also provide personalized career advising to students and recent graduates, helping them prepare for success in a dynamic job market.

As part of our team, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. We take pride in creating meaningful, student-focused experiences and building strong connections with students, employers, and the university community.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Co-op, Careers, and Work Integrated Learning unit, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the experiential learning portfolio, including capstones, internships, practicums and courses in the Master of Museum Studies and the Master of Information program as well as various other courses within the faculty that contain experiential learning components requiring community partnership and outreach. This role aims on building and strengthening relationships with our Academic Program Directors, faculty,and various stakeholders and partners that are leading experiential learning courses, and are of strategic importance in the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector and in the not for profit areas. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives, analyzing potential placement opportunities to determine suitability with student academic learning objectives and advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance in the not-for-profit sector, GLAM and public institutions
• Implementing plans and process improvements for employer engagement activities
• Developing and implementing targeted outreach initiatives that support experiential learning courses
• Analyzing sponsor terms of agreement for compatibility with University policy and local regulatory requirements
• Analyzing potential placement opportunities to determine suitability with student academic learning objectives
• Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities
• Advising students on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience developing student placements and work-integrated learning opportunities within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) sector in not for profit organizations and public institutions
• Experience administering Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contractswith community partners and program stakeholders in the GLAM and not for profit sector
• Strong knowledge of labour market trends in the GLAM sector with a focus on Museums, Libraries and Archival work
• Track record of success in a target driven environment, generating experiential learning opportunities as per academic program requirements
• Experience managing effective relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders (including employers, alumni, students, staff and faculty)
• Experience with the development and delivery of career educational workshops and one-on-one career advising services
• Commitment to working as a team player, fostering an environment of respect, inclusiveness and innovation
• Proven abilityto handle a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously, and ability to independently prioritize own work flow
• Excellent organizational, and time management skills to cope with multiple projects and events occurring within short and overlapping time periods
• Strong written communication skills (e.g. report writing; drafting content for marketing materials), strong public speaking skills, the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse student population in order to meet the needs of students
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to source information and data using the Internet and social media sites such as LinkedIn
• Must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential)

• Exposure to relationship management databases (e.g. Symplicity)
• Experience with Work Integrated Learning contract development and university approval process

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 02/10/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

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: Jasmin Olarte

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 http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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