Director, Legal Innovation Zone

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 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.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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The Opportunity

The Legal Innovation Zone is the world's first dedicated legal tech incubator, with a focus on building better legal solutions for the consumers of legal services. The LIZ helps support, foster and develop solutions and techniques to improve legal services and the justice system.

The Director is an entrepreneurial self-starting builder interested in supporting the work of others.  Focussed on the future.  Relentless in their pursuit of success. They are responsible for the development, implementation and general management of the Legal Innovation Zone (LIZ), under the direction of the Managing Director. The Director takes the lead in the development and implementation of strategic planning, outreach and fundraising initiatives for the LIZ.  They also ensure the service quality, program delivery, excellence, and managerial and financial functions, and are responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
 

Qualifications

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

• Successful completion of a university degree.  At least 5 years of relevant experience in one or more for the following areas is required: building a startup, supporting startups administration, stakeholder management,  program development, marketing and communication.
• Demonstrated experience and success in identifying and developing specific programming and initiatives, including researching and sourcing of resources, pursuing networking opportunities with potential program partners, creating strategic linkages, defining program standards and implementing program agreements.
• Strong strategic planning in developing short, medium and long term goals and objectives, and developing appropriate budgets and programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders, that will position the Legal Innovation Zone in a leadership role within the broader community.
• Solid operations management experience to oversee day-to-day activities, programs, initiatives and people, including resource planning,financial and budget planning, monitoring and evaluating performance.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and financial responsibilities, including preparing necessary funding proposals and negotiating terms of proposals with funders and relevant agencies.
• Strong marketing and communication experience in promoting programs that cultivate and build ongoing relationships and potential collaboration with professional external organizations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment. 

Additional Information

Notes: 

• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply however; applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including, persons with disabilities, First
• Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous Peoples of North America, racialized persons, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+ will be given priority. 

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, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.