Development Manager, Corporate & French Programs

Role: Development Manager, Corporate & French Programs  

Reports to: National Director, Juniors and Corporate  

Location: Toronto, Ontario 

Description:  

The Business Development Manager, Corporate & French Programs is responsible for driving revenue growth and client development within ILSC Education Group’s Corporate Training Department and French-language portfolio in Canada. This includes the active development of new B2B relationships, management of key accounts, and full coordination of the TEF Canada examination program and ALLO, ILSC’s online French-language instruction platform.

The Corporate Training Department serves organizations requiring customized English and French language training, including in-company classes delivered face-to-face and online. The French-language portfolio encompasses TEF Canada exam administration (a nationally recognized benchmark for immigration, citizenship, and professional purposes) and ALLO, which delivers live online French courses to learners across Canada. 

This is a full-time, salaried position at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to accommodate client meetings, exam sessions, or program delivery. The role requires someone who is commercially driven, organized, fully bilingual, and genuinely passionate about language education and its impact on people’s professional and personal lives.

Job Duties:  

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
 Business Development & Sales (35%) 

Identify, prospect, and develop new corporate and institutional clients for ILSC’s English and French language training programs and French language testing

Build and manage a pipeline of B2B opportunities, including in-company language training, customized group programs, French language testing, and government funded training contracts

Conduct needs assessments, prepare proposals and service agreements, and close contracts with new and existing clients

Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with HR managers, training coordinators, procurement teams, and other key decision-makers

Actively represent ILSC at business networking events, industry conferences, and sector-specific forums to grow brand visibility and generate leads

Collaborate with the Operations and the broader sales team to align business development strategies with organizational revenue targets

Provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and performance reports to leadership  

TEF Canada Examination Program (25%)  

Develop and implement outreach strategies to grow exam registrations, targeting immigrants, professionals, and institutional partners (IRCC-accredited representatives, employers, post-secondary institutions)

Liaise with government agencies, settlement organizations, and immigration consultants to position ILSC as a preferred TEF testing centre 

 Recruit, train, and coordinate the scheduling of TEF examiners and invigilators 

 Identify areas of growing demand for TEF and establish new venues

 Integrate TEF offerings into group and corporate sales opportunities

Maintain accurate records, exam documentation, and financial reporting for the TEF program

Serve as the primary point of contact for the TEF Canada examination program at ILSC

Ensure compliance with all standards and protocols governing TEF administration

Institutional Partnerships & Pathways (20%)  

Identify, develop, and maintain partnership agreements with Canadian and   international colleges, universities, and CEGEPs to create formal pathways and referral pipelines for ILSC’s Corporate and French-language programs and testing  

Negotiate articulation agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with post-secondary institutions that recognize or integrate ILSC French-language credentials, TEF scores, or ALLO coursework into their admissions or language requirements  

Cultivate relationships with Francophone and bilingual institutions across Canada to expand awareness and uptake of ILSC’s French-language offerings

Build relationships with international partner institutions to develop student referral and exchange opportunities linked to ILSC’s French programs

Work with settlement agencies, immigration organizations, and government-funded language training bodies to position ILSC as a preferred partner for French-language training and TEF preparation

Represent ILSC at sector conferences, education fairs, and institutional events to build the organization’s profile among post-secondary partners and policymakers

Track and report on partnership outcomes, enrolment conversions, and revenue attributed to institutional agreements

ALLO – Online French Programs (10%)  

Grow ALLO, ILSC’s online French-language instruction program, with a focus on B2B  and B2C enrolment development  

Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with employers, government-funded language programs, and community organizations that support French-language learning  

Monitor enrolment trends, student satisfaction, and program performance; provide recommendations to improve retention and grow revenue  

Develop promotional content and outreach campaigns (in coordination with the marketing team) to increase awareness and uptake of ALLO among target audiences  

Administrative & Quality Assurance (10%)  

Maintain accurate client records, contracts, invoicing, and accounts receivable for the Corporate and French Programs portfolio

Prepare and submit regular department reports, financial updates, and growth analysis

Participate in program evaluation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Support the broader operations team with cross-departmental projects as required

Other related duties or projects as determined by the National Management team.

 Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:  

Full bilingual proficiency in English and French (written and spoken) is essential  

Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or partnership   
management, ideally within education, language services, or a related sector Business Development Manager, Corporate & French Programs – April 2026  

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted   
relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders  

Commercially minded with a results-oriented approach and the ability to manage a sales pipeline independently  

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously  

Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with CRM tools or database systems  

Knowledge of the Canadian immigration landscape and the role of language   certification is a strong asset  

Education and Experience Required 

Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Education, or a related field

3 years of experience in business development, account management, or program coordination

Experience in the language education, immigration services, or professional training sector is preferred

Familiarity with TEF Canada is a strong asset

 Compensation and Benefits

$65,000 to $75,000 annually 

Comprehensive health benefits through SunLife, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as participation in the company’s RRSP matching program. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus. 

Contact Information: 

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute 

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.   

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together. 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do. 

 ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.  

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected].