Consultant Campus Recruitment

City of Toronto•Union, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Consultant, Campus Recruitment will join a new campus recruitment team within the City of Toronto’s People & Equity Division. Reporting to the Senior Campus Recruitment Lead, the role connects students, recent graduates and people early in their careers with meaningful opportunities at the City. Through campus recruitment and outreach, the Consultant strengthens student experiences and develops inclusive talent pipelines that support workforce needs and equity goals. The role applies a student-first approach to shaping programs and experiences, building trusted relationships across campuses and communities, and advancing equitable and accessible hiring by identifying and reducing barriers and using data and feedback to improve outcomes. The Consultant coordinates recruitment and outreach for student, intern, co-op and entry-level roles; supports student placements, internships, new-graduate and rotational initiatives, and the Unpaid Student Placement Program; and plans campus and community events. The position advises on early-career talent streams and inclusive hiring practices, develops partnerships with post-secondary institutions and community organizations, and uses research and data to guide sourcing, program planning and continuous improvement. The role is based at Metro Hall in Toronto and may require travel to various locations.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Social and Human Services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience coordinating and supporting campus, student or early-career programs.
Considerable experience supporting recruitment and talent attraction, including sourcing, developing diverse talent pools and applying inclusive hiring practices.
Considerable experience planning and delivering events, presentations, workshops, information sessions or other outreach activities.
Experience developing outreach, marketing or digital content, including presentations, promotional materials and social media content.
Excellent consultation, communication, presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to develop effective relationships with students and internal and external partners.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities, maintain accurate information and meet competing timelines.
Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to turn qualitative and quantitative data into clear insights and recommendations.
Knowledge of recruitment best practices, equity, accessibility and Reconciliation, with the ability to identify and reduce barriers.
Strong judgement, attention to detail and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle confidential information and work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to use applicant tracking systems, digital platforms and other tools that support recruitment, program delivery, outreach and reporting.
Ability to travel to various locations, as required.

Responsibilities

Support campus recruitment and talent attraction for students, recent graduates and people early in their careers.
Coordinate recruitment and outreach activities for student, intern, co-op and entry-level roles.
Provide guidance on recruitment cycles, timelines, talent streams, inclusive assessment materials and accessible hiring practices.
Use targeted sourcing and research to identify diverse talent and maintain talent pools for current and future workforce needs.
Embed equity-informed and accessible practices to strengthen access for members of equity-deserving communities.
Support the City's campus and early-career programs, including student placements, co-ops, internships, new-graduate initiatives, rotational programs and the Unpaid Student Placement Program.
Collaborate with City divisions and post-secondary institutions on program timelines and requirements, onboarding, orientation, mentorship connections and evaluations.
Track program participation and outcomes, gather feedback, and recommend improvements to student and division experiences.
Plan and deliver career fairs, information sessions, classroom presentations and networking events.
Facilitate sessions and prepare presentations, program guides and outreach materials.
Partner with Corporate Communications and internal teams on social media, digital campaigns and campus materials that strengthen the City's employer brand.
Represent the City professionally, inclusively and with cultural awareness at campus and community events.
Advise on early-career talent streams, academic requirements, labour-market trends and recruitment best practices.
Advise on equitable and accessible approaches to interviews, assessment materials, accommodation and candidate experience.
Help align early-career hiring activities with program objectives, workforce needs and the City's equity commitments.
Engage with career centres, faculty, student associations, community organizations and professional networks.
Build partnerships that support talent pipelines, student engagement and a consistent City presence on campuses, using respectful and culturally informed approaches.
Research academic programs, labour-market trends and leading practices to guide sourcing, outreach, program planning and future workforce needs.
Maintain information about placements, programs, institutional contacts, engagement activities and talent pipelines using applicant tracking systems and other digital tools.
Monitor participation, representation and program outcomes to identify gaps.
Prepare reports and insights to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.