Arts & Science Internship Program Coordinator (term) - Offres d'emploi au Canada - jobs-ca.com

Date Posted: 10/09/2026
Req ID: 50505
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Experiential Learning & Outreach Support
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049721
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:
About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Experiential Learning and Outreach Support office in the Faculty of Arts & Science has a mandate to grow quality experiential learning opportunities for Arts & Science students, including work-integrated learning, career-engaged learning, community-engaged learning, research, and international opportunities.

The Faculty has been moving forward with an ambitious plan to expand experiential learning opportunities available to undergraduate students across all Arts & Science disciplines. The Faculty is committed to preparing students for lifelong success in the labour market, deepening relationships with local partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors and increasing opportunities for international student mobility. As part of our expansion of experiential learning, we launched the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) in Fall 2021.The program provides specialized professional development training and paid work-integrated learning opportunities for Arts & Science students across 79 different academic programs, with plans for continued growth. Participation in the ASIP stream allows students to explore career options, apply their academic learning in a professional context, gain valuable work experience, and build a professional network. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to designing programming that allows allstudents to meet their academic and career goals.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Employer Relations & Operations, the Arts & Science Internship Program (ASIP) Coordinator is an integral part of the Employer Relations team and serves as a bridge between employers and students.

The ASIP Coordinator:
• Works closely with students in their assigned program(s) and/or industries/sectors to identify potential employers and connect students to meaningful employment opportunities.
• Cultivates new employers (locally, nationally, and internationally) and maintains strong relationships with existing employers, working to ensure each employer’s holistic recruiting needs are met.
• Together with the Student Services team, coaches and provides guidance to students through the recruitment cycle and while on a work term, ensuring employment targets are met or exceeded with a high level of employer and student satisfaction.
• In partnership with the Employer Relations team, ensures a seamless recruiting and hiring experience for employer partners.
• Is an energetic, creative, outside-of-the-box thinker who develops innovative ways for employers from diverse industries/sectors to engage with U of T’s Arts & Science students.
• This ASIP Coordinator position will be responsible for supporting the Humanities and Social Sciences portfolio.
• This position will be responsible for engaging with employers which includes government, not for profits, arts & entertainment, consulting, educational services, professional services, heritage institutions and research and development services in social sciences and humanities.

Note: this is a term opportunity to January 2028. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers

Promoting programming, student needs and interests to employers and industry contacts

Researching and analyzing potential employers and recommending student placement opportunities

Promoting programs at recruitment events

Conducting detailed labour market analysis to inform program and partnership development

Implementing plans that support the development of work-integrated learning opportunities for students

Advising and coaching students on the selection of appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities

Advising students on work related recruitment processes and practices

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum five (5) years of experience in employer development, relationship management, sales, marketing, and/or business development, with some experience in a targets-driven environment

In depth knowledge of the post-secondary sector, the entry-level labour market, and employment trends

Understanding of career pathways, opportunities and possibilities for students in Humanities & Social Sciences programs

Proven successful track record of building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with potential and existing employers, alumni, and partners within a target driven environment

Experience working with Customer Relationship Management tools (e.g. Salesforce) to track individual performance and outcomes

Experience working with Experiential Learning Management Software (e.g. ORBIS, Symplicity)

Knowledge of cooperative education and work-integrated learning programming, career advising, employment standards and workplace rights

Experience providing direct support to students, new graduates, or individuals in the areas of career, skill development, and/or career transition

Ability to work with a diverse client group across multiple sectors

Highly driven to meet targets, proactive, persuasive, and diplomatic

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Excellent marketing and account management, sales, and public relations skills

Ability to show sound judgement in dealing with confidential information

Highly developed sense of accountability, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism

Excellent communication skills and strong relationship building, interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously with strong organizational skills

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 programs and strong IT fluency

Valid driver’s license and/or willingness to travel within the GTA

Ability to work in and comfort within a fast-paced student services environment juggling many activities simultaneously

Assets (Nonessential):

Established partnerships with the industry sectors listed above

International work experience and international program knowledge is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Accountable

Articulate

Diplomatic

Organized

Resourceful

Responsible

Self-directed

Team player

Closing Date: 10/25/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services

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.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.