Coordinator Educational Business Partnerships
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition number
SCHII00079
Job Category
Support Staff
Posting Start Date
Jul 24, 2025
Posting End Date
Jul 31, 2025
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
TDSB Head Office
Geographic Location
Toronto
Panel Type
Not Applicable
Working at the TDSB
Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.
The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
Job Description
SCH II-25-2070NE
Coordinator, Educational Business Partnerships
1 - Permanent Position
Business Services
Schedule II, Level 8
(Non-Union - 12 Month)
$105,566 - $126,679
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Educational and Business Partnerships (EBP), the Coordinator, Educational and Business Partnerships, has board-wide responsibility for consulting with internal and external parties to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of educational and business partnerships. to support the overall goal of increasing educational resources to the Board.
The Coordinator, EBP will:
- Negotiate with local businesses, community agencies, industry, government institutions and other organizations to support the overall goal of increasing resources for the Board;
- Develop and implement comprehensive internal and external communication strategies to promote and disseminate educational and business partnership resources to the system;
- Compile and organize background/research materials for educational and business partnerships and projects within the department; and
- Review and approve of distribution of materials, donation, grants, employee discount vendors, fundraising, sponsorships, and business partnerships and other resource/revenue generation initiatives in support of the TDSB.
Summary of Duties
- Negotiate educational and business partnership (EBP) agreements and opportunities between internal/external parties ensuring the best possible benefits for the school and/or the Board;
- Draft language to reflect negotiated agreement terms and to attain concurrence;
- Perform due diligence, monitor, assess, and analyze impact, and conduct evaluations regarding implementation of agreement terms;
- Oversee implementation, review and renewal of agreements including recommending updates/changes/renewal or conclusion of partnerships;
- Collaborate with the Manager in assessing educational and business partnership initiatives with the intent of achieving equity and sustainability and provide reports to the Board as part of the department’s accountability;
- Assist with the implementation and updating of Board procedures for managing external partnerships which sets the TDSB standard for educational partnership activities, including agreement forms and assessment tools;
- Develop strong networks with the private sector, charitable and not-for-profit sectors to facilitate development of local resources for schools, the Board, and programs;
- Develop, implement and update a comprehensive database for partnerships, distribution of materials, donations, employee discount and fundraising vendors (products/services), grants, sponsors and other needed supports;
- Collaborate with Board, school administration, vendors and others to document goals and objectives, roles and responsibilities, terms and timelines, access, and appropriateness of agreement content;
- Act as a key contact for schools/school councils and non-academic program areas to access donations, fundraising initiatives, grants, and/or sponsorships information/opportunities;
- Consult with central departments(e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Communications) and school administration to ensure adherence with Board policy and procedures;
- Conduct labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development;
- Provide education, direction and support to employees in the development and implementation of educational and business partnership programs;
- Support educational partnership activities, including coordination of celebration and recognition activities/events for partners;
- Design, create and produce presentations, promotional materials and information session to promote educational and business partnerships to generate needed resources;
- Develop and support the EBP website(s) to disseminate information and implement various communication strategies;
- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services;
- Monitor, assess and evaluate educational partnerships; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- University degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, Education) with four years of progressively responsible business planning and community development experience in a business development capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated abilities in contract negotiations and implementation;
- Experience working collaboratively with community groups and businesses;
- Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing funding options and business processes;
- Working knowledge and understanding of Ministry curriculum and assessment policies, school board and Ministry of Education course profiles, TDSB policies and procedures;
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to convey ideas at all levels within the organization and within the various disciplines and to improve overall communication between stakeholders;
- Excellent writing, to oversee the production of detailed documentation including public relations/promotional materials;
- Strong research, problem solving and analytical skills;
- Strong public speaking, presentation and training skills;
- Demonstrated facilitation, consultation and mediation skills;
- Business, political and educational acumen;
- Knowledge of marketing trends and prior successful marketing experience;
- Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; and
- Advanced computer skills in the use of computer technology including MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google products (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and internet;
Special Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required
Additional Information
Asset: Ontario Teaching Certificate
Work Year: 12 Months
Location: 5050 Yonge Street (Wheelchair Accessible) (Hybrid Work Eligible)
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.
The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to
Policy P103 (https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Detail/docId/2277), Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.
About Toronto District School Board
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada, and recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2023. We serve more than 239,000 students in 582 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 lifelong learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.
The TDSB’s Director is supported by the Senior Team and is responsible for: • serving our students and communities • improving academic performance • managing business services • providing staff support • operating and maintaining our buildings
The Board is also supported by 22 publicly elected Trustees. Our Trustees work to ensure that all of our students realize their potential and succeed. They are advocates for education and are the voice of the public, ensuring all concerns are addressed.
Coordinator Educational Business Partnerships
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition number
SCHII00079
Job Category
Support Staff
Posting Start Date
Jul 24, 2025
Posting End Date
Jul 31, 2025
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
TDSB Head Office
Geographic Location
Toronto
Panel Type
Not Applicable
Working at the TDSB
Our staff members are the backbone of our system. Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.
The TDSB is one of the largest and most culturally diverse school boards in Canada, with approximately 246,000 students in 584 schools and approximately 40,000 employees. We offer a dynamic, challenging work environment and unmatched career opportunities for our staff.
Please review the information provided and explore the exciting career possibilities the TDSB has to offer as we continue to establish ourselves as the leading school board of the new millennium.
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring and employment practices. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
Job Description
SCH II-25-2070NE
Coordinator, Educational Business Partnerships
1 - Permanent Position
Business Services
Schedule II, Level 8
(Non-Union - 12 Month)
$105,566 - $126,679
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment, and promotion practices.
Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Educational and Business Partnerships (EBP), the Coordinator, Educational and Business Partnerships, has board-wide responsibility for consulting with internal and external parties to facilitate the development, implementation and monitoring of educational and business partnerships. to support the overall goal of increasing educational resources to the Board.
The Coordinator, EBP will:
- Negotiate with local businesses, community agencies, industry, government institutions and other organizations to support the overall goal of increasing resources for the Board;
- Develop and implement comprehensive internal and external communication strategies to promote and disseminate educational and business partnership resources to the system;
- Compile and organize background/research materials for educational and business partnerships and projects within the department; and
- Review and approve of distribution of materials, donation, grants, employee discount vendors, fundraising, sponsorships, and business partnerships and other resource/revenue generation initiatives in support of the TDSB.
Summary of Duties
- Negotiate educational and business partnership (EBP) agreements and opportunities between internal/external parties ensuring the best possible benefits for the school and/or the Board;
- Draft language to reflect negotiated agreement terms and to attain concurrence;
- Perform due diligence, monitor, assess, and analyze impact, and conduct evaluations regarding implementation of agreement terms;
- Oversee implementation, review and renewal of agreements including recommending updates/changes/renewal or conclusion of partnerships;
- Collaborate with the Manager in assessing educational and business partnership initiatives with the intent of achieving equity and sustainability and provide reports to the Board as part of the department’s accountability;
- Assist with the implementation and updating of Board procedures for managing external partnerships which sets the TDSB standard for educational partnership activities, including agreement forms and assessment tools;
- Develop strong networks with the private sector, charitable and not-for-profit sectors to facilitate development of local resources for schools, the Board, and programs;
- Develop, implement and update a comprehensive database for partnerships, distribution of materials, donations, employee discount and fundraising vendors (products/services), grants, sponsors and other needed supports;
- Collaborate with Board, school administration, vendors and others to document goals and objectives, roles and responsibilities, terms and timelines, access, and appropriateness of agreement content;
- Act as a key contact for schools/school councils and non-academic program areas to access donations, fundraising initiatives, grants, and/or sponsorships information/opportunities;
- Consult with central departments(e.g. Legal, Risk Management, Communications) and school administration to ensure adherence with Board policy and procedures;
- Conduct labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development;
- Provide education, direction and support to employees in the development and implementation of educational and business partnership programs;
- Support educational partnership activities, including coordination of celebration and recognition activities/events for partners;
- Design, create and produce presentations, promotional materials and information session to promote educational and business partnerships to generate needed resources;
- Develop and support the EBP website(s) to disseminate information and implement various communication strategies;
- Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services;
- Monitor, assess and evaluate educational partnerships; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- University degree in a related discipline (Business Administration, Education) with four years of progressively responsible business planning and community development experience in a business development capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Demonstrated abilities in contract negotiations and implementation;
- Experience working collaboratively with community groups and businesses;
- Comprehensive knowledge of sourcing funding options and business processes;
- Working knowledge and understanding of Ministry curriculum and assessment policies, school board and Ministry of Education course profiles, TDSB policies and procedures;
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to convey ideas at all levels within the organization and within the various disciplines and to improve overall communication between stakeholders;
- Excellent writing, to oversee the production of detailed documentation including public relations/promotional materials;
- Strong research, problem solving and analytical skills;
- Strong public speaking, presentation and training skills;
- Demonstrated facilitation, consultation and mediation skills;
- Business, political and educational acumen;
- Knowledge of marketing trends and prior successful marketing experience;
- Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; and
- Advanced computer skills in the use of computer technology including MS Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google products (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) and internet;
Special Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required
Additional Information
Asset: Ontario Teaching Certificate
Work Year: 12 Months
Location: 5050 Yonge Street (Wheelchair Accessible) (Hybrid Work Eligible)
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.
The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operational requirements. Please refer to
Policy P103 (https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Detail/docId/2277), Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.
About Toronto District School Board
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada, and recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2023. We serve more than 239,000 students in 582 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 lifelong learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.
The TDSB’s Director is supported by the Senior Team and is responsible for: • serving our students and communities • improving academic performance • managing business services • providing staff support • operating and maintaining our buildings
The Board is also supported by 22 publicly elected Trustees. Our Trustees work to ensure that all of our students realize their potential and succeed. They are advocates for education and are the voice of the public, ensuring all concerns are addressed.