International Partnerships Officer

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Closing date

Open until filled

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Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

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11 November 2026, on a public job listing

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-03693

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Business Development

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Global Engagement Office

Hiring Range:

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The internal posting deadline for this position is Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:59PM

Term : 2 years

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The PEC team within the OVPRI provides leadership on and coordination of internationalization plans for the University of Waterloo. In collaboration with faculties and other Academic Support Offices, we aim to strategically grow our global network, offer more opportunities for international activities, and be recognized internationally for excellence in education, research and scholarship.

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Corporate Research Partnerships as well as working in a team environment, the International Partnerships Officer performs a broad range of activities in support of the institutional level international strategy and relationship development to advance internationalization at the University of Waterloo.

The International Partnerships Officer will proactively lead the development of international relationships and initiatives with institutions, governments, and other organizations, will serve as an expert resource to Faculties and Academic Support Units on internationalization, and will actively engage the UW community to facilitate meaningful international partnerships and program development.

Key Accountabilities

International Strategy and Program Development

• Develop, maintain and foster an open and transparent relationship with Faculties and Academic Support Units to identify strategic areas for international programming and partnership growth as aligned with internationalization goals

• Engage with the Faculties to contribute to the development of new or existing international programming, strategies and partnerships

• Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic and value-added collaboration that supports Faculty internationalization goals and is aligned with institutional priorities

• Ensure the Faculties and ASUs have access to clear and accurate information on internationalization through data analysis, research and reporting tools

• Serves as a conduit of information between the Faculties and OVPRI and other campus partners as appropriate – this includes creating internationalization plans and/or providing consultations on internationalization plans and initiatives

Partnership Development, Implementation and Management

• Proactively develops international relations and institutional partnerships through the management of key internal and external relationships

• Develops and maintains a network of contacts (internal and external of institutional partners, government agencies, embassies and consulates (Canadian and international)) that facilitate the execution of university internationalization strategy

• Builds relationships with Faculties, Academic Support Units, Research Institutes and Centres, Senior Leadership and other offices to secure their support for initiatives to advance internationalization

• Organizes, participates and assists OVPRI, Faculties, Academic Support Units, and other campus partners in protocol activities as related to inbound and outbound senior international stakeholders, delegations and visitors

• Provides analysis and assists with the timely execution of new and renewed institutional agreements in coordination with the Manager, International Agreements related to partnerships and linkages, including MOUs, student mobility (exchanges), and academic programs (joint academic) and others

• Working closely with the Manager, Safety Abroad, ensures timely notification of international activities and geographical knowledge for purposes of safety assessment and coordination

• Responds to requests for information from outside the University, in consultation with the Associate Director, Corporate Research Partnerships; adheres to strict standards of confidentiality with respect to development of policy or in matters of public position involving the University

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