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Career Advisor, Industry

Toronto, ON
CA$91,677 - CA$117,242/year
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Date Posted: 08/22/2025
Req ID: 44927
Faculty/Division: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Department: Rotman Commerce
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051349

Description:

About us:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

Your opportunity:

The Rotman Commerce program is offered jointly by the Rotman School of Management and the Faculty of Arts and Science. It is a highly respected, highly competitive program within the business, financial and academic communities. Rotman Commerce serves approximately 3,300 in-program undergraduate business students aswell as over 18,000 graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Rotman Commerce offers its students a rich and rigorous academic program alongside ample opportunities to develop themselves personally and professionally.

As the Career Advisor, Industry, you will work with a team of career service professionals to ensure students and recent alumni are prepared to enter the job market with confidence and a solid understanding of how their strengths, values and interests are coherent with their identity and program of study. You will be responsible for the development of quality, high-level external partnerships within an industry sector in order to provide the highest quality career development services to students.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Coaching students on a variety of career related topics including resumes and cover letters, job search strategies, interviewing, goal setting and more; increase student's confidence and efficacy. Advising students on recruitment and industry best practices. Advising students on technical career skills including but not limited to: technical interview preparation strategy
  • Developing, implementing and managing industry focused career programming to foster students' individual career development process; reviewing and assessing feedback received from workshops, programming and appointments. Building and revising industry focused career resources and content
  • Promoting programs and service offerings to internal and/or external contacts, including employer jobs and engagement with students
  • Keeping well-informed on industry best practices and trends by conducting market research and analysis to uncover employment opportunities
  • Partnering with employers to support their Early Talent recruitment strategies, leading to establishing activities that best meet student learning needs
  • Analyzing and recommending actions to increase student / employer visibility; implementing plans and process improvements for employer engagement activities
  • Document stakeholder interactions for future reference and ensure the Rotman Commerce Portal is well maintained
  • Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts; identifying and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers and corporate partners

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
  • Minimum five (5) years full-time, relevant, progressively more senior experience
  • Experience facilitating and presenting; experience in coaching or advising (preferably within a university setting)
  • Experience in career services, campus recruitment, or a related business unit
  • Ability to utilize technology, including social media, as an education tool
  • Experience in corporate relations or serving in a client facing capacity
  • Demonstrated written, oral and interpersonal skills
  • Strong project and program management skills; organized, ability to handle a variety of projects, deadlines and schedules simultaneously and under minimal supervision
  • Collaborative team approach and positive attitude
  • Outstanding customer service focus and the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people at different levels of the University and with external stakeholders is essential
  • Possesses a deep, as well as broad, understanding of an assigned market sector and career options within a sector; understanding of career trends and opportunities
  • Must have a good understanding of business students and employment markets
  • Demonstrated decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential matters
  • Strong computer skills; sound working knowledge of MS Office; experience with databases and Content Management Systems
  • Ability to work outside of normal office hours for event support

Assets (Nonessential):

  • Career coaching certification
  • Experience working with post-secondary students in a university environment
  • Experience or knowledge in business communities such as consulting, finance, accounting, management, or marketing
  • Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Communicator
  • Diplomatic
  • Intuitive
  • Patient
  • Possess a positive attitude
  • Team player

Notes:

This is a term to March 2027

Closing Date: 09/02/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 - $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: Jen Salerno

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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