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 recent 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

10/01/2026

Hours of Work

37.5 hrs/week

Shift Type

📌 Business Development Manager (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Confederation College
📍 Thunder Bay