Program Manager, Lab to Market - Research & Innovation - FT Admin Temp

Job Description - Program Manager, Lab to Market - Research & Innovation - FT Admin Temp (32501)

Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest Polytechnic in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details:
Position Title: Program Manager, Lab to Market
Status: FT Admin Temp contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Office of Research and Innovation
Campus/Location: North Campus, hybrid (Minimum 3 days in office per week)
Salary: $103,276.00 annually

About the Research and Innovation at Humber:
Humber Polytechnic’s Research and Innovation department serves as a vibrant center for creativity, collaboration, and transformative ideas. We prioritize building strong partnerships and engaging with stakeholders to drive impactful initiatives. With a steadfast commitment to research excellence, we empower a diverse community of researchers, innovators, and thought leaders, fostering meaningful contributions within our institution and the wider community.

About the Manager, Lab to Market Role:
Humber Polytechnic is seeking a Program Manager, Lab to Market to support the transformative national College-University network for entrepreneurship and research commercialization. With $24.1 million in federal funding across a network of institutions, Lab to Market programming will drive research-based entrepreneurship and commercialization across Canada, leveraging Canada’s innovation ecosystem and collaboration with 38 co-applicant and collaborating postsecondary institutions. This network also prioritizes driving impactful change in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship.

The Program Manager will oversee program delivery, administrative leadership, financial and metrics reporting, and collaboration with post-secondary institutions and the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region. This role involves significant internal capacity building and external relationship building.

The Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting Humber Polytechnic in overseeing and enhancing program success by facilitating regional entrepreneurship training, fostering ecosystem development, and ensuring alignment with federal funding requirements and budgets.
• Collaborating with a team of eight program managers and a National Director across the country to deliver entrepreneurship training to students and researchers through 8 regional program delivery hubs and 3 Indigenous entrepreneurship hubs.
• Executing program processes, protocols, and guidelines and ensuring adherence to Tri council and NSERC and Applicant (RRC Polytech) requirements, including reporting on financials and deliverables.
• Leading program development through participation, engagement, promotion, and knowledge distribution to raise awareness of the program.
• Sustaining effective processes to capture and track metrics, program outcomes, and success stories.
• Developing and implementing strategies to achieve training and mentorship targets, ensuring program goals and participant outcomes are met.
• Generating high-quality reports and documentation for internal and external partners and public distribution.
• Acting as a resource to learners, facilitators/instructors, and administrators on the application of program policies and procedures.

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
A bachelor's degree in business, innovation, science, engineering, or a related field is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in program management, particularly in the areas of research commercialization, entrepreneurship, or innovation.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing large-scale, multi-partner, federally funded programs.
• Proven ability to manage decentralized teams, inspire collaboration, and lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial management skills with the ability to oversee large budgets and ensure compliance with funder/Tri-Council and TAGFA requirements.
• Expertise in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including academic institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and Indigenous communities.
• Advanced ability to communicate complex ideas and strategies clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to define, track, and report on program metrics and outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
• Expertise in Intellectual Property, entrepreneurship, and research commercialization.
• Must have the ability to act and represent Humber Polytechnic in a professional, collegial, collaborative, and entrepreneurial manner.
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Formal training and/or certification in Project Management required.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic 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!

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.

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).

Position Type: PT Administration

Work Locations

North Campus

205 Humber College Blvd.

Etobicoke M9W 5L7

Job Family

Project Management

Duration of Need: 1 year

Deadline to Apply: April 14, 2025

Job Posting

4/1/25

Department: Office of Research & Innovation