Investor Protection Program Manager

Westfield State University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield State University is seeking an Investor Protection Program Manager to oversee project management and stakeholder engagement for a program aimed at protecting vulnerable communities. The role requires a proactive individual with significant experience in project management, consumer advocacy, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years' experience in project management or consumer advocacy.
• Advanced knowledge of consumer rights protection policies.
• Strong skills in marketing strategies and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement project phases effectively.
• Develop communication plans that support strategic objectives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Creative thinking

Copywriting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Date Posted: 06/17/2025
Req ID: 43625
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057774

Description:

About us:

The Investor Protection Program at the Faculty of Law (the “Program”) provides public legal education to members of vulnerable communities who are at risk of suffering harm, or may have suffered harm, relatingto their investments. Additionally, the Program collaborates with institutional regulators, consumer advocacy groups, and other community partners to provide research support relating to investor issues.

Informed by the needs of vulnerable Canadian communities, the Program engages in a broad range of activities to educate the community and promote investor protection and rights. We focus on helping the elderly, newcomers to Canada, young people, and others who may not have access to legal representation.

Under the general direction of the Director, Future of Law Lab and Investor Protection Program, the Investor Protection Program Manager provides project management, stakeholder management, and administrative leadership for the Program. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing project designs, project implementation, communication plans, workflow management, and all other aspects of managing Program activities.


Your opportunity:

This role requires someone who has an impeccable attention to detail, an innovative mentality, and understands the importance of providing exceptional service to our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. If you are passionate about law and investor protection, and want to be part of an exceptionally high-performing team, please consider this as an opportunity worthy of your consideration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and implementing project phases
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables, and reporting
• Developing a comprehensive and integrated marketing strategy
• Developing and implementing communication plans that support strategic objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Monitoring project accounts
• Directing a small group in a limited area, including responsibility for scheduling and/or workflow

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum six years’ experience in managing projects or programs related to investor protection or consumer/public interest advocacy
• Experience promoting and maintaining multi-faceted projects
• Advanced knowledge of consumer rights/protections policies and mandates, including, but not limited to, policies and mandates of the Ontario Securities Commission, Canadian Investor Protection Fund, and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
• Experience in planning and executing all aspects of project management processes, including developing overall project design and monitoring project accounts
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-year marketing and communications strategies
• Experience researching, analyzing, and recommending strategies to generate new business, funding and/or partnership opportunities
• Experience writing funding proposals, coordinating the application process, and delivering presentations to attract sponsorship opportunities
• Experience building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate staff, students, and partners
• Familiarity with tools and strategies for accessible communication, ensuring alignment with inclusion and equity principles (e.g., AODA
• Strong copywriting skills for creating impactful, tailored marketing content
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience researching, analyzing, and recommending strategies to generate new business, funding and/or partnership opportunities

Assets (Nonessential):

• An LL.B. (J.D.) Degree
• Related experience in senior positions within administration and management in a publicly funded or public-interest organization
• Experience working directly with student research projects
• Experience developing and editing research content
• Knowledge of law school programs

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Detail oriented
• Creative
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 07/02/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Candace Ferguson

Notes: Job description available to USW staff-appointed employees by request to [e-mail]

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Investor Protection Program Manager

Date Posted: 06/17/2025
Req ID: 43625
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Law
Department: Faculty of Law
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057774

Description:

About us:

The Investor Protection Program at the Faculty of Law (the “Program”) provides public legal education to members of vulnerable communities who are at risk of suffering harm, or may have suffered harm, relatingto their investments. Additionally, the Program collaborates with institutional regulators, consumer advocacy groups, and other community partners to provide research support relating to investor issues.

Informed by the needs of vulnerable Canadian communities, the Program engages in a broad range of activities to educate the community and promote investor protection and rights. We focus on helping the elderly, newcomers to Canada, young people, and others who may not have access to legal representation.

Under the general direction of the Director, Future of Law Lab and Investor Protection Program, the Investor Protection Program Manager provides project management, stakeholder management, and administrative leadership for the Program. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing project designs, project implementation, communication plans, workflow management, and all other aspects of managing Program activities.


Your opportunity:

This role requires someone who has an impeccable attention to detail, an innovative mentality, and understands the importance of providing exceptional service to our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. If you are passionate about law and investor protection, and want to be part of an exceptionally high-performing team, please consider this as an opportunity worthy of your consideration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing overall project design
• Planning and implementing project phases
• Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables, and reporting
• Developing a comprehensive and integrated marketing strategy
• Developing and implementing communication plans that support strategic objectives
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Monitoring project accounts
• Directing a small group in a limited area, including responsibility for scheduling and/or workflow

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum six years’ experience in managing projects or programs related to investor protection or consumer/public interest advocacy
• Experience promoting and maintaining multi-faceted projects
• Advanced knowledge of consumer rights/protections policies and mandates, including, but not limited to, policies and mandates of the Ontario Securities Commission, Canadian Investor Protection Fund, and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
• Experience in planning and executing all aspects of project management processes, including developing overall project design and monitoring project accounts
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive, multi-year marketing and communications strategies
• Experience researching, analyzing, and recommending strategies to generate new business, funding and/or partnership opportunities
• Experience writing funding proposals, coordinating the application process, and delivering presentations to attract sponsorship opportunities
• Experience building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate staff, students, and partners
• Familiarity with tools and strategies for accessible communication, ensuring alignment with inclusion and equity principles (e.g., AODA
• Strong copywriting skills for creating impactful, tailored marketing content
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Canva, and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience researching, analyzing, and recommending strategies to generate new business, funding and/or partnership opportunities

Assets (Nonessential):

• An LL.B. (J.D.) Degree
• Related experience in senior positions within administration and management in a publicly funded or public-interest organization
• Experience working directly with student research projects
• Experience developing and editing research content
• Knowledge of law school programs

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Detail oriented
• Diligent
• Creative
• Diplomatic
• Entrepreneurial
• Organized
• Self-directed

Closing Date: 07/02/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Candace Ferguson

Notes: Job description available to USW staff-appointed employees by request to [e-mail]

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

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