Who we are

Imagine a world where your birthplace doesn’t limit your dreams. 🌍 That’s what Passage is here to create. We aren’t just a bridge of financial support; we connect families all around the world to life-changing opportunities. We believe in a future where deserving students can pursue their dreams & ambitions—even if their parents don’t have money.

Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we’re offering loans to international students and refugees, helping them pursue better education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities—not just for themselves, but for their families and future generations, too.

Admin: It’s important to note that we maintain an in-office working policy, and we require candidates to either reside in Toronto or be open to relocating to the area and committing to a five-day-a-week in-office schedule.

Who you are

You’re a mission-driven, ambitious individual who wants to win by doing good. You’re passionately curious about the world, empathetic toward others, and driven to create meaningful impact. You love working with people across different cultures and have a knack for building strong, trusted relationships wherever you go. You are data-driven, incredibly organized, and eager to tackle new markets with creativity and grit.

Most importantly, you’re excited to be part of a small, tight-knit team, working tirelessly to open up educational pathways for deserving students around the globe.

What you will do

• Forge and manage partnerships: Source your own leads and build strong relationships with partners—schools, agencies, community organizations—across key source market regions (Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, South America, etc.).

• Onboard and train: Serve as the go-to expert for our partners, guiding them on Passage’s product offerings, processes, and best practices to ensure they can effectively support students.

• Develop sales & marketing materials: Craft engaging presentations and collateral to help partners understand our value proposition and empower them to reach the right students.

• Lead market expansion: Identify new opportunities to penetrate untapped markets or grow existing ones, aligning strategies with our mission to help more international students access life-changing education.

• Host impactful events: Plan, promote, and execute webinars, workshops, and large public events that introduce Passage to wide audiences and spark student interest in our offerings.

• Coach and grow partners: Offer ongoing support, track results, and continually refine best practices to help partners thrive—knowing their success means more students can achieve their dreams.

• Stay organized & data driven: Manage your pipeline of partners and opportunities meticulously, using insights to inform where our resources, tools, and next initiatives should go.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Canadian international education, study abroad, or immigration—you know how these systems work and can guide others with confidence.

• Expertise in at least one key source market (e.g. Africa, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, or South America), including cultural insights and a strong local network.

• Excellent communication skills: you’re comfortable speaking to large audiences, hosting webinars, and representing Passage at events—both online and in-person.

• A strong bias for action—capable of juggling multiple priorities, setting ambitious goals, and delivering results that matter.

• A fierce commitment to our mission and the drive to put in the work needed to change lives.

Nice to Haves

• 2–5 years of experience in a similar partnership, business development, or sales role—ideally in the study abroad or immigration space.

• Demonstrated ability to hit or exceed targets — we want teammates who are as committed to winning as we are. We will not let the world down by failing to accomplish our goals.

• Fluency in additional languages—Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Swahili, Arabic, French—enabling deeper connections with our global community.

• Experience thriving in a rapidly changing environment like a startup, with the adaptability to build processes from scratch and pivot as needed\

• Ready & willingness to travel internationally

• Personal connection to international education—maybe you were/are an international student or immigrant yourself.

Ready to join us?

We’re on a mission to make the world a fairer place, one student at a time. If you’re excited to work hard, innovate fearlessly, and collaborate with a high-energy team striving for global impact, we’d love to meet you.

Note: This role is based in Toronto, and requires a five-day-a-week in-office commitment. Applicants must be willing to relocate if they’re not already in the area.

Let’s help shape a future where every dream can thrive—no matter where it’s born.