Industry Partnership & Employer Engagement Coordinator

Position Title: Industry Partnerships & Employer Engagement Coordinator
Department: Experiential Learning
Position Type: 3 Year Limited Term (LTA)
Classification: MPE Band D (Provisional rating)
Salary Range: $57,583.50 - $70,356 (based on 37.5 hours/week)
Posting Date: September 28th 2026
Closing Date: November 2nd at 1:00 PM AST

Position Description

StFX is seeking a highly relational and entrepreneurial professional to help build one of Canada's emerging graduate talent pipelines in enterprise technology management. Reporting to the Acting Director, Experiential Learning Operations, this position will develop local, national, and international relationships with employers, alumni, and industry partners to secure high-quality six (6) month corporate work experiences while collaborating closely with Master of Enterprise Technology Management (METM) faculty to strengthen student learning and program quality.

The successful candidate will be integral in establishing METM as a preferred source of emerging technology management talent. This role is a unique opportunity to help shape the employer engagement strategy, partnership model, and long-term growth of one of Canada's newest graduate technology management programs.

This position is ideal for a connector who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, and creating meaningful connections between industry and higher education. The role requires flexibility, including occasional evening work and regular travel, and will be accountable for securing sufficient high-quality corporate work experiences to meet annual cohort needs. Success will be measured through employer partnership growth, placement outcomes, employer and student satisfaction, repeat employer engagement, and graduate employment success.

Key Responsibilities

• Industry, Employer & Alumni Partnership Development, including, but not limited to, developing, cultivating, and maintaining strategic relationships.
• Corporate Work Experience Program - working collaboratively with campus partners and within established university policies, program standards, and risk management guidelines, lead the operational development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of the METM corporate work experience program.
• Strategic Partnerships & Program Growth - Develop, implement, and evaluate annual employer engagement plans and strategies, additionally building awareness of the program and identifying emerging industry trends.

• Program Collaboration & Industry Engagement - Collaborate with METM faculty, program committee, and Centre for Experiential Learning to support academic goals and student learning outcomes.

• Assessment, Reporting & Continuous Improvement using CRM and other relationship management systems.

• Success Measures - using reporting metrics.

• Collaborate with Centre for Experiential Learning colleagues to leverage employer and industry relationships, identify opportunities that support co-operative education, project-based learning, work-integrated learning, career development, and other experiential learning initiatives, and strengthen employer partnerships across the Centre.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Business Administration, Enterprise Systems, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Economic Development, Social Sciences, or another related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience building partnerships within the technology, consulting, enterprise systems, digital transformation, or related sectors.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience building strategic relationships with employers, clients, partners, or other external stakeholders. Experience in business development, employer engagement, recruitment, account management, workforce development, talent acquisition, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated success developing partnerships, achieving goals, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, relationship-focused environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build trust with employers, alumni, faculty, students, and community partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially.
• Experience using CRM, customer relationship management, recruitment, or other relationship management systems.

Preferred

• An established network of employers, industry contacts, or alumni that could support corporate work experience opportunities.
• Experience working in post-secondary education, work-integrated learning, student recruitment, or corporate talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of enterprise technology, digital transformation, and emerging workforce trends.
• Understanding of labour market trends and employer recruitment practices within technology and business sectors.
• Experience conducting labour market or industry research to identify partnership opportunities and emerging workforce needs.
• Knowledge of ethical recruitment practices and employer engagement principles, including familiarity with the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) or similar professional standards.
• Understanding of workplace practices related to recruitment, employment, and student work experiences.

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Quick Apply" button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Only one file can be uploaded per application.

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About the Gerald Schwartz School of Business

The Gerald Schwartz School of Business houses three departments and offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with several degree streams, a thesis-based honours program, a co-op option, and multiple international exchange opportunities. The Gerald Schwartz School is a signatory to PRME and the accounting program is accredited by the CPA Atlantic School of Business. St. Francis Xavier University is one of Canada’s leading primarily undergraduate universities, nestled in the small Nova Scotia town of Antigonish within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our historic campus is home to a population of around 4,000 students.

About the Centre for Experiential Learning

The Centre supports a range of experiential learning and career development initiatives, including service learning, co-operative education, exchange, project-based learning, work-integrated learning, work experience, and career development. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, employers, alumni, community organizations, and students, the Centre helps strengthen connections among experiential opportunities while supporting students as they navigate their StFX journey. By connecting opportunities, relationships, and experiences, the Centre helps students build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and networks that contribute to learning, leadership, belonging, and future success.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2026, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 for reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.