Employers

Connect with and Hire Top Talent

Our team is committed to assisting you in developing an impactful on-campus recruitment strategy to attract the right candidates to your organization. Explore some of the ways you can recruit University of Toronto Mississauga’s diverse students and recent graduates.

• Learn about our Job Board - Career & Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx)
• Explore all our Hiring Related Events, Workshops, and Programming
• Employer Toolkit for Hiring & Engaging Diverse Student Talent

Share Expertise as an Industry Leader

Throughout the academic year, we hold a variety of educational events with industry professionals, including career panels, industry talks, conferences, and networking. Having a member of your staff participate to offer insight into their career and industry, give advice, and inspire our students is an effective way to improve your brand awareness and motivate students to apply to your organization.

• Explore all our Industry Educational Events, Workshops, and Programming
• NEW! Learn more about our Skills Accelerator

Boost Your Brand Through Sponsorship

Stand out to our top talent by building and maintaining a strong presence on campus. Contributing to the career education of students improves your brand awareness and makes your organization more attractive to potential candidates.

• Let's brainstorm possibilities! Get in touch with our team

The volume and gravity of the students. Lots of them came very prepared this year; basically felt like some were interviewing for positions which in some ways they were

Get Hired Fair 2024 September Employer Exhibitor

Hiring Opportunities

• Get Hired Fair
• Pop-Up on Main Street
• Information Sessions

The most valuable part for me was hearing successful people who were once in the same situation as me...

CCNS - Marketing & Communications 2nd Year Student Attendee

Knowledge Sharing & Networking Opportunities

• Let's Talk About (LTA)
• In the Field
• Job Shadow Program
• Skills Accelerator
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Brunch
• Sweats to Suits Job Search Conference for Graduating Students & Recent Grads
• Pop-Up on Main Street

It was very helpful in spreading brand awareness and sharing hiring timelines for internships + new grad programs

Get Hired Fair 2024 January Employer Exhibitor

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships enhance the student experience by providing additional resources, event support, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Interested in investing in future-ready talent? Connect with our Employer Relations & Marketing (ERM) team to learn more.

Jelena Vulic, Coordinator, Partner Relations for Experiential Opportunities

Jelena supports the Career Centre’s Job Shadow Program and In the Field initiatives, connecting students with professionals and workplaces to support career exploration, workplace exposure, and learning about different roles and career pathways.

Connect with us!
Interested in hosting a Job Shadow or In the Field experience, or have questions about these programs? Contact the Employer Relations & Marketing team at erm.utm@utoronto.ca.
 

Career Exploration Initiatives

• Job Shadow Program  and  In-The-Field

Peter Riccio, Industry Engagement Specialist (Infrastructure & Technology)

As an Industry Engagement Specialist, Peter works to build strong relationships with employers in multiple sectors to help bridge the gap between students and employers by creating opportunities for the two to connect. Through these relationships, he is able to help set up major networking and hiring events on campus for students to attend and see the in-demand roles and gain valuable up-to-date insights for their industry.

Connect with Peter! 
Have a question or want to connect? Reach out to Peter by email at peter.riccio@utoronto.ca or call 905-569-4507.

Infrastructure & Technology

• Information Technology, Software & Digital Services, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Engineering & Technical Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities

Shanzey Ahmed, Industry Engagement Specialist (Health, Science & Public Services)

Shanzey engages employers across education, non-profit, and government sectors to connect with UTM students and recruit early talent. She collaborates with HR professionals and alumni to support student career development and leads inclusive events that create equitable opportunities. With over 6 years of experience in higher education, social services, and student affairs, Shanzey is a dedicated, collaborative professional committed to fostering an empowering and accessible student experience.

Connect with Shanzey! 
Have a question or want to connect? Reach out to Shanzey by email at shanzey.ahmed@utoronto.ca or call 647-838-9201.

Health, Science & Public Services

Sharon Fernandes, Industry Engagement Specialist (Consumer Experiences, Financial & Professional Services)

Sharon builds and strengthens relationships with employers across consumer, financial, and professional service industries to create meaningful career exploration, networking, and employment opportunities for UTM students and recent graduates. Her portfolio includes financial services and insurance; professional services such as management consulting, accounting, advertising and marketing; creative industries; entertainment and tourism; retail and wholesale trade; and personal and consumer services. Sharon works with employers to connect their talent needs with UTM students through recruitment, industry engagement, experiential learning, and career education initiatives.

Connect with Sharon! 
Have a question or want to connect? Reach out to Sharon by email at sharon.fernandes@utoronto.ca or call 437-833-1382

Consumer Experiences, Financial & Professional Services