Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships - Integrated Planning and Strategy - FT Admin Temp

Humber College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading polytechnic institution in Toronto is seeking a Project Manager for Strategic Partnerships. The role involves supporting the Director in managing partnership initiatives, tracking project activities, and ensuring a seamless experience across operations. Candidates should have relevant education and extensive project management experience. This position offers a chance to impact a dynamic educational environment, emphasizing inclusivity and support, making it an excellent opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Tools and technology to succeed

Diverse and committed team

Supportive work culture

Impactful role at a post-secondary institution

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project planning and coordination experience.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a seamless partnership experience at Humber.
• Coordinate and implement project management for partnership initiatives.
• Track and monitor partnership activities and project budgets.

Skills

Project planning

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Written communication

Public speaking

Negotiation skills

Social media campaigns

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or related discipline

Post-graduate certificate in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project Management software

Job description

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details

Position Title: Project Manager, Strategic Partnership

Status: FT Admin Temp (Contract)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Faculty/Department: Office of Senior Vice President, Academic

Campus/Location: North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke M9W 5L7

Salary: $95,579.00

About the Project Manager, Strategic Partnership Role

The Project Manager, Strategic Partnership provides direct support to the Director, Centre of Innovation Network and Partnership Development. This role is focused on supporting a seamless partnership experience across Humber that leverages our vast resources, including the innovation ecosystem, to help partners achieve their goals.

The incumbent will coordinate and implement project management for ongoing and new partnership initiatives, including evaluating and improving existing projects. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and monitoring all partnership activities, including initial start-up requirements, project status reports, and project budgets.

About You

You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Business or a related discipline, or a combination of equivalent experience.
• Post-graduate certificate in Project Management, Project Management Professional (PMP) or CAPM Certification would be considered an asset.

Experience / Skills

• 3-5 years of project planning and coordination experience;
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management;
• Demonstrated customer service & interpersonal skills;
• Diplomacy & confidentiality;
• Superior research & writing skills;
• Budget development and management skills;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills including public speaking;
• Excellent listening skills, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, client relationship management;
• Ability to promote excellent working relationships with both academic and non-academic staff;
• Ability to develop and maintain marketing/social media campaigns;
• Superior organizational & time management skills.

What’s In It for You

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks.
• Highly supportive work culture.

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([e-mail]).