Project Manager, Diversity Institute

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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The team 
The Ted Rogers School of Management's Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University was founded in 1999 by Dr. Wendy Cukier with the aim of undertaking research on diversity in the workplace to improve practices in organizations. The Diversity Institute works with organizations to develop customized strategies, programming, and resources to promote new, interdisciplinary knowledge and practice about diversity with respect to gender, race/ethnicity, Indigenous peoples, abilities, and sexual orientation. It collaborates with industry, government, not-for-profits, and academics to:

• Research existing practices and evaluate programs;
• Explore barriers to full participation in the workplace;
• Develop fact-based policies and programs to help organizations attract, motivate and develop, underrepresented groups; 
• Provide customized training to support the development of diversity strategies;
• Using an ecological model of change, the Diversity Institute is driving social innovation across sectors using an action-oriented, evidence-based approach to advance knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, to lead practices that affect change, and produce concrete results.

The Opportunity

TMU is looking for a talented Project Manager. They are an integral part of the Diversity Institute and they manage and oversee special projects and associated industry projects related to the priorities of the Diversity Institute, from development to implementation stage. The Project Manager plans, executes and implements all aspects of a project within agreed budget, specifications and timelines, and manages client-team relationships. Develops new project proposals, as required.
 

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-graduate degree, preferably in business administration, or related discipline. 
• Minimum of five (5) years in a project leadership role, preferably in business development or managing complex projects.  
• Project management including financial management skills. 
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver engaging and informative presentations that clearly explain technical information to non-technical audiences and clients
• Marketing and relationship-building skills
• Strong financial and business management skills, with the ability to draft budget proposals, forecast expenses and monitor relevant research and contract accounts

Additional Information

Additional Notes: 

• Qualified MAC candidates will be considered before members of other employee groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
•  We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process.   If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to: hr@ryerson.ca.  All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.