Who we are
At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge - it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, adaptable programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need
Reporting to the Interim Director, Academic Governance, Policies, and Compliance, we are hiring a Compliance Specialist for a one-year contract. As our new Compliance Specialist,



you will support Yorkville University’s compliance obligations across a regulated post-secondary environment, ensuring requirements are tracked, documented, and followed through to resolution. You will manage compliance evidence and regulatory deadlines, support audits, registrations, renewals, and submissions, review marketing and student-facing materials for compliance, and lead student file audits. Working across academic and administrative teams, you will help ensure the University remains current, organized, and audit-ready while supporting regulatory obligations related to post-secondary legislation, IRCC and DLI requirements, Ontario career college regulations, ministerial consents, degree authorization, and accreditation standards.

This is a one-year, full-time contract role based in Toronto, with the expectation of working onsite three days per week at our downtown office at 85 Richmond St. West. In the fall, our Toronto office will relocate to 120 Bloor Street East.

What’s in it for you
Breadth and impact. You will work across a broad and evolving regulatory landscape, gaining exposure to post-secondary legislation, international student requirements, career college regulations, accreditation, marketing compliance, student protection, and institutional governance.



Your work will directly support the University’s ability to meet its obligations while protecting students and maintaining the integrity of its programs and communications.

Ownership and influence. You will take ownership of important compliance workflows, from reviewing marketing and student-facing materials and maintaining audit-ready evidence to tracking regulatory requirements and following identified issues through to resolution. You will work closely with teams across the University, becoming a trusted resource who helps translate requirements into clear, practical actions.

Collaboration and exposure. You will work closely with teams across the University, including Marketing, academic departments, and administrative teams, giving you visibility into how regulatory requirements influence decisions across the institution. You will build relationships across functions, deepen your understanding of a complex post-secondary regulatory environment, and broaden your experience across multiple areas of compliance.

How you will make an impact

Manage regulatory compliance. You will monitor requirements across post-secondary legislation, ministerial consents, degree authorization, IRCC and DLI requirements, Ontario career college regulations, and accreditation standards. You will track deadlines and renewal cycles, stay current with regulatory changes, communicate their implications to internal teams, and elevate risks when needed.

Support regulatory submissions and renewals. You will coordinate the documentation required for registrations, renewals

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📌 Compliance Specialist (one-year contract) (Ontario)
🏢 Yorkville University
📍 Ontario