Industry Liaison - Project Management Graduate Program (12 Month Contract)

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

We have launched a two-year Project Management graduate program with three annual intakes. This is an exciting initiative that will rapidly scale and provide continuous growth opportunities.  

Project Management plays a crucial role in connecting students with the dynamic landscape of the industry. Operating within the Project Management Program team in Mississauga, ON (5110 Creekbank Rd.) the industry liaison is dedicated to enhancing the students' understanding of the industry, fostering relationships with potential employers, and ultimately elevating the program's profile in the market. By initiating internal industry discovery initiatives and engaging in proactive industry outreach, the industry liaison strives to bridge the gap between academic studies and the professional world, thus empowering graduates to enter the workforce with confidence.

• Provide expert guidance to current project management students, offering insights into the nuances and evolving trends within the project management industry.
• Facilitate interactions between students and faculty embedded in the industry and other industry professionals through events, workshops, and networking opportunities to enhance students' exposure to real-world scenarios.
• Gather feedback from industry partners, students, and faculty to continually improve the program and its alignment with industry expectations.
• Lead initiatives to explore and understand the internal workings of the project management industry, ensuring up-to-date knowledge that can be shared with students.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, including potential employers, to create a network that benefits both students and the program.
• Collaborate with industry partners to discover student placement opportunities, providing students with practical experience and increasing their employability.
• Collaboratively establish metrics for industry initiatives, outreach programs, and student engagement. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of various activities.
• Regularly report on established metrics, providing insights into the success and areas for improvement of industry-related initiatives. Present findings to the Project Management Program team and stakeholders.
• Utilize metrics and feedback to iteratively improve industry-related strategies, ensuring alignment with the program's goals and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field. PMP designation is highly preferred. Master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in project management, with a minimum 5 years in a relevant industry liaison or outreach role. Familiarity with academic settings and program development is advantageous.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, data management, and can quickly learn other software programs.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Relationship building expertise with the ability to collaborate with colleagues, maintain strong connections with employers, and establish industry partnerships.
• Organized, goal oriented, with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to independently drive industry initiatives and outreach efforts.
• Passionate about supporting education, career growth, and students.

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations. 

• Health Benefits 
• Dental Coverage 
• Retirement Savings Plan 
• Competitive Salary 
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment 
• Incentives and rewards 
• Career growth
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.