Industry Partnerships & Business Development Assistant

About the role

The Industry Partnerships & Business Development Assistant supports the Applied Science Co‑op Program by promoting engineering placement opportunities and building relationships with employers at local, national and international levels.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in marketing, coordination and development of engineering placement programs for diverse employers and professional associations.
• Organise and manage advisor site visits, student‑industry events, and co‑op interview schedules.
• Post Applied Science co‑op job opportunities and maintain job‑posting platforms.
• Support the creation of branding materials, publications and promotional content.
• Collaborate closely with other Program Assistants, Co‑op Advisors and external partners.

Required profile

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with employers, advisors and university stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with the capacity to manage multiple events and deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and on‑site for event coordination.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse industry partnerships.

Required skills

• Event planning and coordination.
• Experience with job posting platforms and applicant tracking.
• Ability to produce branding materials and publications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic graphic design tools.

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary range $4,739‑$5,102 CAD.
• Full‑time, ongoing position within a leading research university.
• Opportunities to build relationships with industry partners worldwide.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on‑site event responsibilities.