Posting Type
Permanent
End Date (if applicable)
Classification Title
Administration 10
Pay Band
10
Min Salary
$89,814
Max Salary
$112,268
Position Summary
Under the direction of Associate Vice President, Workforce Development, the Business Development Manager is responsible for advancing the College’s mandate as a public postsecondary institution by developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with industry, employers, government, and community. The position leads employer engagement initiatives that support corporate and contract training growth, postsecondary program alignment, and workforce development strategies. The incumbent identifies emerging labour market needs, facilitates partnership development, supports applied learning opportunities, and contributes to revenue generation while ensuring alignment with academic priorities, public accountability requirements, and institutional strategic goals.
Location/Campus
Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
3 year diploma/degree or equivalent education
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and sustain employer and community partnerships
Business development and revenue generation skills
Strong negotiation, proposal writing, and presentation skills
Knowledge of labour market analysis and workforce development frameworks
Experience using CRM systems and data reporting tools
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of northwestern Ontario or northeastern Ontario, and consistent experience working with and in service to Indigenous Communities/leaders in this area
Field(s) of Study
Minimum three-year diploma or degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Project Management, or related field.
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Minimum of five (5) years
Type of Experience
Demonstrated experience engaging employers and developing strategic partnerships
Experience identifying and developing new revenue-generating opportunities
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, businesses and governing bodies
Experience working within complex organizational structures (e.g., postsecondary, public sector, unionized environments)
Experience analyzing labour market data and reporting against KPIs
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AD-24-64P
Close Date
06/15/2026
Hours of Work
37.5 hrs/week
Shift Type
