Project Manager - LFB - FT Admin

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Job Details

Position Title: Project Manager, Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship
Status: Full-Time Administration
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Longo Faculty of Business
Campus/Location: Lakeshore, North and Humber Downtown Campuses
Minimum Starting Salary: $95,579; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

Overview

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.

About The Longo Faculty Of Business At Humber

Humber’s Longo Faculty of Business delivers high-demand programs that will take graduates into current, relevant, and future careers. We offer over 50 programs in a wide range of fields covering the broad spectrum of business in the evolving marketplace. Not only do we offer traditional business courses such as finance, accounting, administration, human resources, and marketing, but we also offer culinary, aesthetics, cosmetics, fashion, and law with credentials ranging from diploma to degree to graduate certificates. Entrepreneurship training is integrated into all programs. The Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, along with our highly specialized labs, work-integrated learning opportunities and our international partnerships have given the Longo Faculty of Business the reputation that gets our programs recognized by industries across Canada and the world. The future of business will be defined by our graduates. That is what we prepare them for.

Role: Project Manager, Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship

The Project Manager provides direct support to the Director, Centre for Innovation (COI), Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship. This role is focused on leading operations and processes to support the effective delivery of the key priorities of the Centre as well as coordination of specific projects related to the COI network business plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely & effective management of Longo CfE's key projects.
• Ensure documentation and workflow charts are available and up to date for all unit projects and deliverables.
• Coordinate at the project level faculty spanning projects/initiatives with other COI Project Managers.
• Coordinate and monitor evaluation for all programs and initiatives for ongoing process improvement.
• Coordinate internal & external meetings of the Director and other business unit meetings.

• Facilitate, coach, mentor and guide direct and indirect reports to support people development.
• Build a positive culture, collaboration, communication and understanding of purpose.
• Proactively build and manage communications to achieve positive labour relations in support of College labour relations goals.
• Assist project teams in preparing tools, processes, and project documents.
• Review project outcomes and adjust approach to subsequent projects for process improvement.

• Develop communication materials related to the activities and deliverables of the unit for internal and external audiences as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to build relationships, on behalf of the Longo CfE Director.
• Lead the production cycle for Longo CfE reports/newsletters/website content.
• Coordinate the distribution of information within the unit and across the College related to the Longo CfE.
• Organize & coordinate high-profile events in collaboration with Government Relations and Marketing and Communications involving political/government stakeholders, on behalf of the College.
• Design and deliver workshops, presentations, and other supports for entrepreneurs as needed.

Qualifications

About You: You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success!

Education: The successful candidate will hold a four-year degree in entrepreneurship or business administration (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience/Skills: The incumbent will have a minimum of four years of experience in a related role in entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurship centres, and/or incubators/accelerators. Experience in starting a small business or innovative startup preferred. Experience in the following areas preferred: entrepreneurship, business administration, project management, marketing, or leadership.

• Project planning and coordination
• Public speaking and workshop facilitation
• Diplomacy, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Customer service & interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Written communication skills
• Adaptability and resiliency
• Strategic thinking
• Conducting theoretical and applied research

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

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 (humanrights@humber.ca).

Hours Per Week: 37.5
Position Type: FT Administration

Work Locations: Lakeshore Campus
3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West
Etobicoke M8V 1K8

Job Family: Business
Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2026
Department: Longo Faculty of Business