Master of Environmental Science Internship Coordinator

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences is built on a strong foundation of dedicated staff and faculty. This Department is a multidisciplinary unit comprised of four primary groups: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies and Physics & Astronomy with faculty who are engaged in vital research to better understand our environment. This Department is a place where diversity fuels innovation. Discover a campus filled with energy, culture and world changing ideas and facilities. Discover the University of Toronto Scarborough.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

The Master of Environmental Science (MEnvSc) program is a 12-month, course-based professional program that prepares students for careers in environmental science across industry, government, non-governmental organizations and related sectors. A key component of the program is an internship that provides students with the opportunity to apply their academic learning to real-world environmental challenges, develop professional networks, and build the skills and experience needed for successful careers.

As the Master of Environmental Science Internship Coordinator, you will play a key role in connecting our students with the evolving environmental employment market. You will work with employers, alumni, industry contacts and other external partners to proactively grow and diversify internship opportunities across emerging and established areas of environmental employment, while strengthening relationships with organizations and professionals already engaged with our program.

This is a highly external-facing role for someone who enjoys developing relationships, identifying new opportunities and turning connections into meaningful opportunities for students. You will use labour-market, industry and employer intelligence to anticipate emerging workforce needs, identify prospective employers, develop new markets and pursue partnership opportunities. You will maintain a strong network of employers, alumni and other external contacts that supports recruitment, internship development and student career success.

Student development is equally central to the position. You will lead seminars and workshops that contribute to students' career preparation and provide individual guidance on job-search strategies, industry research, networking, applications and interviews. You will help students understand current and emerging employer expectations, evaluate suitable internship opportunities and position themselves effectively for environmental careers. The MEnvSc program integrates this career-skills development directly into its academic programming.

Throughout the internship cycle, you will work closely with students and employers to support successful internship experiences and gain first-hand insight into changing workforce needs. Your knowledge of employers and the environmental labour market will help the department anticipate changing workforce needs, strengthen student preparation, and identify new directions for employer engagement and internship development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute directly to the growth and evolution of a professional graduate program with established employer, industry and alumni networks.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching, analyzing and recommending strategies to generate new business, funding and/or partnership opportunities.
• Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with potential and existing employers.
• Fostering and maintaining a network of external contacts to support recruitment strategies.
• Analyzing data to determine trends and recommend target markets.
• Leading seminars and/or workshops.
• Advising on job search, industry research and networking strategies including cover letter, resume and interview preparation.
• Evaluating and recommending appropriate work-integrated learning opportunities for students.
• Identifying and recommending the development of new training workshops and/or resources

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in the administration of any combination of employments services, educational programming, advising, or career development.
• Minimum of three years of related experience in a relationship building role, preferably within a post-secondary, non-profit or public sector organization.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with experience using social and digital media for marketing or outreach purposes.
• Superior organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively balance time sensitive independent and team-based projects.
• Ability to quickly pivot to changing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently troubleshoot issues within the parameters of policies, standard operating procedures and past practices.
• Tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills required to effectively build and maintain lasting relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer-service focused and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated learner with demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Post-Secondary Degree in a Science (e.g. Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) related field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in sales and/or marketing.
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Career Services software.
• Knowledge of the University of Toronto and School of Graduate Studies (SGS) policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with Quercus or other Post-Secondary learning management system.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlook-ups, macros) to compile, analyze, and summarize data for reporting and planning purposes.
• Experience using creative software (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, Drupal/WordPress, Canva) for content creation.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Approachable
• Organized
• Persuasive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Notes:

• Occassional travel required.
• The standard working hour for this position is Monday to Friday, from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, with occassional evenings, and weekends.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $84,564 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,145. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services
Divisional HR Office Email: humanresources.utsc@utoronto.ca

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.