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Engineering Liaison Officer

Department: Undergraduate Engineering Admissions and Recruitment, Dean's Office
Position supervisor: Jeff Capel, Acting Director Engineering Student Recruitment and Admissions
Contract length: 16 weeks
Hours of work per week: up to 24 hours per week
Position type: Non-Union Casual
Rate of pay: $30 per hour

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.torontomu.ca, check out @TorontoMet (external link) , @TorontoMetHR (external link)  and @ECItorontomet (external link)  on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page (external link) .

About the program/department/team

The TMU Engineering Recruitment Team is growing, and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals to help market TMU’s engineering programs on- and off-campus to prospective students, their families and supporters. This is a unique opportunity for recent TMU undergraduate Engineering degree graduates to help fulfil the University’s recruitment objectives. 

The opportunity

As an Engineering Liaison Officer, you are responsible for representing and effectively marketing TMU's engineering degree programs to attract qualified candidates to the programs. You will engage with prospective students, parents, teachers and counsellors at various on-campus and off-campus events including secondary school visits/presentations across the GTA, the Ontario Universities’ Fair, University Information nights, TMU Open Houses, the Engineering Expo, and education fairs. You will provide general guidance to prospective engineering students, parents, teachers and counsellors regarding the specific details of TMU’s engineering admissions standards based on the current policies and procedures. This role requires flexibility and travel, as it will involve working evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a TMU Bachelor of Engineering degree with at least two (2) years of experience in public speaking/public relations, advising about programs and procedures, and dealing with a variety of persons – preferably within a post-secondary environment.
  • Ability to maintain an exemplary level of professionalism and client service as you act as the liaison between TMU and the guidance community, prospective students, and their supporters.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to adapt to large and small audiences.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of TMU’s academic programs, environment and identity.
  • Ability to work independently and willingness to travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, weekends and evenings as required.
  • Valid G Driver License in good standing.

How to apply

Please apply to Jeff Capel, Acting Director, Engineering Student Recruitment and Admissions at jcapel@torontomu.ca.

(Cover letter and resume MUST be emailed as a single PDF with your first and last name as the file name. Applications that do not comply will not be considered).

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.