Employer Relations
Alliance
Optimize Employer Relations on your campus. Ask questions, share ideas, and build connections with other employer relations professionals.
Why should I join the Employer Relations Alliance?
Exclusive to employer relations professionals at post-secondary institutions, ERA is all about ensuring your success in employer relations.
Become a member
Attract more employers to your campus Strengthen corporate partnershipsDevelop more opportunities for your students Labor Market ChangesNew TechnologiesExpansion of Experiential EducationShifting DemographicsIncreased Focus on DEIEmployer Relations is Always Evolving
To be successful, employer relations professionals must continuously adapt. ERA is your shortcut to the insights, resources, and professional development you need.
Become a memberMembership Benefits
If you can be more strategic, more informed, and more effective when building employer
partnerships to support your students, then everyone wins.
Fourth Fridays Roundables
Tap into the experiences of your peers at these monthly roundtables and share your successes and challenges as you tackle topics that impact your day-to-day work.
Expert Workshops
Be inspired by leaders in employer relations and campus recruitment as you hear how they solved common problems and implemented change.
Pro-Panels
Learn from experienced professionals as they exchange viewpoints on a variety of topics and answer your crucial questions.
Supportive Network & Affinity Groups
Learn from the experiences of other employer relations professionals and join your peers to dig deeply into subjects that affect your specific area of work.
Employer Relations Scorecard
Measure your work against critical success drivers and identify where you need to focus your attention to optimize employer relations on your campus.
Members-Only Platform
Interact with other members, share resources, participate in timely discussions, and access recordings & articles.
Discounts
Take advantage of special rates on training and conferences for you and your employer partners.
Resources, Templates & Downloads
Gain access to helpful resources to support your work as well as guides and downloads to share with your employers.
Upcoming Programming
All members have free access to a minimum of 16 online events per year including expert-led workshops,
employer panels, ER professionals panels, campus pulse events, member roundtables and more.
Fri, Mar 28 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Fri, Apr 11 2025
Engineering Roundtable
Join other engineering employer relations professionals for a conversation about the current campus recruitment scene.
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- strengthening partnerships with engineering employers
- creating more opportunities
- understanding the needs of engineering students
Fri, Apr 11 2025
Business Roundtable
Join other employer relations professionals from Business Schools for a conversation about the current campus recruitment scene.
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- strengthening partnerships with employers
- creating more opportunities
- understanding the needs of business students
Wed, Apr 16 2025
Employer Panel – Student Engagement & Recruitment: Reflections on the 2024-25 Hiring Season
Gain firsthand insights from employers as they reflect on the latest student recruitment season. You’ll hear diverse perspectives from employers as they share what worked, what didn’t, and key lessons learned. Questions discussed will include:
- How hot (or not) is the current hiring market?
- How did students’ participation and preparation compare to previous years?
- What are the biggest challenges in student hiring right now?
- What could your partners on campus do to support you?
- What are your expectations looking forward?
Register now and join in the discussion!
Panelists will be announced soon.
Fri, Apr 25 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Mon, May 5 2025
Employer Panel: Campus Recruiters’ Biggest Challenges
What hurdles do campus recruiters face when hiring students? In this panel, experienced employer representatives will share their biggest challenges—from attracting top student talent and navigating virtual vs. in-person recruitment to managing timelines, and evolving hiring expectations. Gain firsthand insights into what’s working, what’s not, and how employer relations professionals can better support recruiters in building strong campus partnerships.
Fri, May 23 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Wed, Jun 4 2025
Online Employer Relations Forum: Day 1
Whether you’re looking to refine your employer relations strategy, gain fresh insights, or connect with peers, the inaugural Employer Relations Forum is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and elevate your impact.
This online event will explore key trends, best practices, and innovative strategies in employer engagement.
Sessions will feature insights from campus recruiters, real-world success stories, and practical tools to strengthen employer partnerships and create more opportunities for students. Discussions will cover topics such as building long-term employer relationships, enhancing collaboration within institutions, leveraging technology for stronger engagement, and rethinking traditional recruitment approaches.
Thu, Jun 5 2025
Online Employer Relations Forum: Day 2
Whether you’re looking to refine your employer relations strategy, gain fresh insights, or connect with peers, the inaugural Employer Relations Forum is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and elevate your impact.
This online event will explore key trends, best practices, and innovative strategies in employer engagement.
Sessions will feature insights from campus recruiters, real-world success stories, and practical tools to strengthen employer partnerships and create more opportunities for students. Discussions will cover topics such as building long-term employer relationships, enhancing collaboration within institutions, leveraging technology for stronger engagement, and rethinking traditional recruitment approaches.
Fri, Jun 27 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Fri, Jul 25 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Wed, Aug 13 2025
Employer Pro Panel: Expectations of Fall Campus Recruitment 2025
Panelists to be announced.
Wed, Aug 20 2025
Employer Relations Pro Panel: Looking forward to Fall 2025
Fri, Aug 22 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Fri, Sep 26 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Fri, Oct 17 2025
Campus Recruiters Panel: Mid-Season Check-In
At the halfway point of the fall campus recruiting season, how are things shaping up? Are the challenges and successes you’re seeing part of a larger trend?
This expert panel of campus recruiters will share real-time insights on student engagement, employer competition, and the impact of an earlier recruiting timeline. We’ll also explore what’s working, what’s not, and what schools can do to support stronger hiring outcomes.
Key discussion points include:
- How engaged are students so far?
- What strategies are driving better student-employer interactions?
- Has competition for talent intensified or eased?
- How has the earlier recruiting timeline impacted hiring efforts?
- What best practices from certain schools should others adopt?
Join us for this fast-paced discussion and bring your questions!
Panelists TBA.
Fri, Oct 24 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
Thu, Nov 13 2025
Employer Pro Panel: Highlights from Fall 2025
What worked, what didn’t, and what’s next?
Join this panel of employer experts as they reflect on their campus recruitment experiences this fall. Hear firsthand insights on student engagement, recruitment challenges, and evolving strategies. Panelists will share key takeaways, lessons learned, and how they’re adapting for future hiring cycles.
Key discussion points include:
- Standout moments from the season
- Challenges faced and how they navigated them
- Student engagement trends and recruitment behaviors
- How schools can better support employer success
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strengthen campus-employer partnerships.
Panelists TBA.
Mon, Nov 17 2025
Faculty Focus: Business Employer Relations
Join other employer relations professionals from Business Schools for a conversation about the current campus recruitment scene.
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- strengthening partnerships with employers
- creating more opportunities
- understanding the needs of business students
Mon, Nov 17 2025
Faculty Focus: Engineering Employer Relations
Join other engineering employer relations professionals for a conversation about the current campus recruitment scene.
We’ll discuss topics such as:
- strengthening partnerships with engineering employers
- creating more opportunities
- understanding the needs of engineering students
Fri, Nov 28 2025
Fourth Fridays Roundtable
Join us each month as we explore topics that matter most to our members.
These roundtable conversations are your opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies.
Feel free to send your topic suggestions to julie@brainstorm.ca.
Please note that these sessions will not be recorded to ensure a space for open and candid discussions.
ERA members rate the value of their membership 4.5/5 stars.
"I would highly recommend ERA. In fact, I got so much value from my first year, that we've now signed up eight members of the team so we can all benefit from the professional development and sharing with peers."
Dana Tonus
Manager, Employer Relations & Partnerships, Co-op Career and Experiential Education, Brock University
"ERA provided me with invaluable employer relations information, reports, best practices, and numerous resources, and more importantly, the opportunity to network and collaborate with other members. Highly recommended!"
Kelleen Schonfeldt
Placement Coordinator, Cambrian College
"This is one of the only times I have received professional development that is specific and relevant to my employer relations role in over 10 years."
Lauren Starr
Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting, Career Management, Ivey Business School
"We benefited so much from our first year in ERA that we added additional memberships for 2024."
Barb Kojder
Manager, Business Development, Douglas College
"The Employer Relations Alliance (ERA) provided diverse insights from employers, talent acquisition professionals, and campus recruiters to career center staff and other employer relations professionals. These perspectives enhanced my understanding of recruitment trends and timelines for early talent, summer internships, and co-op positions, while also exchanging valuable insights into attracting, hiring and retaining the next generation of students."
Leesa McLeish-Diaz
Employer Engagement Coordinator - EDI, Academic Advising & Career Centre, University of Toronto
Your Employer Relations Alliance
Join members from over 40 post-secondary institutions across Canada and USA.
ERA Advisory Council
The ERA Advisory Council plays a vital role in providing strategic insights, innovative ideas, and valuable feedback to enhance the ERA community and ensure it continues to meet the diverse and evolving needs of its members.
Janell Ciemiecki
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Employer Relations Manager, Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program (UPOP)
Karen Fritchman
College of Charleston
Director of Employer Relations, Career Center
Jia Jia
University of Alberta
Employer Relations, Career Centre
Barb Kojder
Douglas College
Senior Corporate Relations Liaison, Business Development
Leesa McLeish-Diaz
University of Toronto Scarborough
Employer Engagement Coordinator - EDI, Academic Advising & Career Centre
Douglas Surtees
UBC - Okanagan
Industry and Employer Relations Specialist, Academic and Career Development
Colleen Slade
University of Saskatchewan
Employer and Community Engagement Coordinator, Career Services
Lauren Starr
University of Western Ontario
Associate Director, Corporate Recruiting, Career Management, Ivey Business School
Dana Tonus
Brock University
Manager, Employer Relations & Partnerships, CCEE
Join THE Community for Employer Relations Professionals
Membership in ERA is a highly interactive personal and professional development experience. Member benefits, including participating in events and activities, belong to individual members and cannot be shared.
Group memberships are available.
Individual
$595/year
1 member account
Group
$995/year
- Up to 4 member accounts*
Team
$1,795/year
- 5-10 member accounts*
Large Team
$2,690/year
- 11-20 member accounts*
All annual memberships include:
- Monthly roundtable discussions with ER peers
- Pro-panels with diverse employers
- Easy access to a network of ER peers across the US and Canada
- Discounts on conferences and training programs
- Exclusive use of the members-only platform with a private discussion board
- PLUS discounts and resources to support your employer partners
You'll also get access to resources and workshop recordings, including:
- The Employer Relations Scorecard and worksheets
- Uncovering Employers’ Readiness for Diversity Hiring & Retention
- Consultative Questions for Employer Discovery Calls
- Campus Recruiters’ Biggest Challenges (And How to Solve Them)
- 5 No-Cost, High-Value Actions You Can Take to Build Stronger Relations with Your Employer Partners
- Keeping Your Diversity Brand Promise
- Tips for Preventing Reneges on Job Offers
- 5 Signs of a Great Summer Internship Program
- PLUS, all members receive a free copy of The Ultimate Career Fair Guide for Employers
*Please note that additional members must be from the same department within the institution
Become a Member