Community Engagement Liaison, Longo Faculty of Business - RPT

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We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details:
Position Title: Community Engagement Liaison
Status: Regular Part-Time Support
Hours: 24 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Longo Faculty of Business, Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship
Campus/Location: Lakeshore campus (primary), North campus (secondary)
Salary: PT Support Payband 7 (Start $21.01 – Max $32.32)

About the Longo Faculty of Business at Humber:
Humber’s Longo Faculty of Business delivers high-demand programs that will take graduates into current, relevant, and future careers. We offer over 50 programs in a wide range of fields covering the broad spectrum of business in the evolving marketplace. Not only do we offer traditional business courses such as finance, accounting, administration, human resources, and marketing, but we also offer culinary, aesthetics, cosmetics, fashion, and law with credentials ranging from diploma to degree to graduate certificates. Entrepreneurship training is integrated into all programs. The Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, along with our highly specialized labs, work-integrated learning opportunities and our international partnerships have given the Longo Faculty of Business the reputation that gets our programs recognized by industries across Canada and the world. The future of business will be defined by our graduates. That is what we prepare them for. We are business at its best.

About the Community Engagement Liaison Role:
Reporting to the Project Manager of Community Engagement at the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship (Longo CfE), the Community Engagement Liaison supports the Longo CfE’s efforts to reach students, entrepreneurs, and industry partners.

The Community Engagement Liaison is responsible for supporting the Longo CfE team in organizing events that activate, engage, and build relationships with and between students, entrepreneurs, and the Humber Polytechnic community; providing essential support and services to Humber students in programs with Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) embedded in the curriculum; developing and nurturing industry partnerships that are integral to the delivery of WIL; collecting data and reporting on quarterly metrics to funders; participating in administrative, marketing and communications related tasks and meetings that support the offerings of the Longo CfE.

To ensure that students have high-quality experiences that build on their curriculum and prepare them for their chosen careers, the incumbent assists the Project Manager in preparing students for their placements through a range of activities including but not limited to coordinating the delivery of entrepreneurship events, entrepreneurial skills workshops, of work-preparation workshops, resume feedback, mock interviews, job search coaching, and advising. Through organizing one-on-one meetings with students, the incumbent supports the delivery of advice to students on methods and techniques to secure a placement and/or helps the student access other supports at Humber.

The incumbent will promote Humber Polytechnic’s programs and students to external stakeholders, work with employers to develop placement opportunities, review job postings, set up networking events, and refer students to prospective employers.

The incumbent will monitor metrics of all relationships established and students placed, assess success rates, and monitor gaps that need to be worked on to continuously provide the highest level of service to both students and industry partners. The incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code to support diverse student needs, perspectives and identities while balancing their work with external employers. They must also have a working knowledge of the range of support programs within Humber and the local community, including but not limited to financial aid, counseling, accessible learning services, and more.

Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analysis, collaboration, communication, and networking skills are needed as the incumbent is responsible for establishing and/or maintaining quality WIL partnerships with the industry and community. These partnerships are aimed at creating unique learning experiences for students with reciprocal benefits for partners.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education
The successful candidate will possess a four (4) year undergraduate degree in Business, Human Resources or Career Development.

Experience/Skills
A minimum of one (1) year of practical work-related experience in the field of education, business, or human resources.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills. Able to communicate effectively with a diverse student population and at all levels in an employer organization
• A goal/results-focused individual, with the ability to balance and handle competing priorities in a high-volume placement environment, and work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to listen, empathize, problem solve, exercise good judgment, work with interruptions, and deal with conflicts.
• High level of organizational skills, attention to detail and maintaining accurate records
• Strong digital fluency skills and be able to work with various computer software (MS Office, Contact Management Systems, Blackboard and MyHumber), virtual meetings, events platforms, and social media.
• Comfortable establishing and growing networks to promote programs, students, and events

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff (Article 17 of FT Support Staff and Article 19 of PT Support Staff) positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

Hours Per Week 24

Position Type Regular Part-Time Support

Work Locations Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8

Job Family Business

Deadline to Apply July 8, 2025

Job Posting 7/2/25

Department Longo Faculty of Business