Specialist, Employer & Industry Partnerships at Lakehead University

Career Services & Co-op

Orillia

Full-time

Permanent

Overview

Working within the strategy set by Lakehead’s partner relations committee, as a Specialist, Employer Relations & Industry Partnerships, you will build meaningful relationships and partnerships connecting early career talent with workplaces in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Support employment outcomes for Lakehead students and graduates by building and maintaining effective partnerships with employers across all industries in assigned geographic territories - this includes direct outreach via telephone, email, digital (social media platforms) and in-person at industry events and in the community
• Working with a team of student-facing colleagues, provide student-centred employment-related advising to students, and assist job seekers with introductions to hiring managers in partner organizations, working creatively to encourage partners to build opportunities in addition to taking advantage of advertised roles
• Work with employer partners to develop appropriate career and co-op opportunities for students and graduates, negotiating terms of employment opportunities to ensure alignment with academic co-operative education requirements, ensuring meaningful learning opportunities, and providing guidance regarding appropriate compensation for student and graduate talent
• Conduct “site monitor” visits to ensure students are thriving and learning in their co-op experience. Support employers and students with mediation of issues and ongoing coaching with respect to student performance in the workplace, and bring input from employer partners back to campus to share with academic leaders designing curriculum to meet the needs of industry.
• Organize employment-related events and career exploration events on and off campus for students, alumni, and partners
• Maintain accurate records for individual appointments, meetings, and student and partner interactions,
• Represent the University in the community and in digital forums (Linked in, zoom and other online platforms), at industry events, conferences, workshops and other community-based initiatives, acting as a spokesperson or guest speaker as opportunities arrive and watching for opportunities to deepen relationships with employers
• Receive a designated industry and geographic portfolio and work to meet or exceed targets for key performance indicators such as employment outcomes for students, satisfaction expressed by partners, and repeat business from previous employers of students engaged in co-op.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in human resources or field related to the duties of the position, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience leading within employment services settings
• A minimum of three years experience in career development, employment counselling, job development, sales and marketing, talent recruitment, or other directly transferable work environment
• Must be willing to work a primarily remote role and have the ability to travel to the assigned campus location one day per week; Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to travel to occasional offsite meetings within Ontario.
• Demonstrated and highly developed relationship building and networking skills and ability to adjust mode of communication for required audiences and environments
• Exceptional customer services skills, solutions-oriented approach and genuine desire to contribute to the success of students, graduates, and community partners
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed understanding of labour market conditions in a number of industries, credibility when discussing potential career paths, competencies associated with various credentials, and familiarity with diverse forms of employment according to specific industry setting
• Prior experience working with confidential information in a competitive landscape, and maintaining records within an enterprise CRM system
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to move multiple projects forward simultaneously
• Capable of working with data and understanding labour market trends, capable public speaker and facilitator of meetings and/or presentations for groups of all sizes
• Proficient with Google Office Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours when required
• Demonstrated alignment with Lakehead’s commitment to truth and reconciliation, access, inclusion and belonging, and able to articulate how equity issues in employment differ according to specific demographics and socio-economic barriers

Additional Assets

• CHRP, CDP or other designation typically associated with human resources or career development professionals
• Previous experience working in talent recruitment & retention, sales, marketing or similarly goal-oriented roles
• Understanding of how post-secondary institutions partner with industry in support of thriving economies.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.

Benefits Information

Why Lakehead University?

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 11:59pm

Band 6 ($61,695.28 to $77,118.82) Under review

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Monday, July 6, 2026 - 11:59pm

Band 6 ($61,695.28 to $77,118.82) Under review

Yes, eligible for benefits

[email protected]