Are you someone who has a passion for community, storytelling, and improving the student experience? Are you a creative, curious, and out-of-the-box thinker? Do you already have a wealth of experience on your resume? We’re excited to share our postings for roles at the Innovation Hub: Communications & Operations Lead, Project Assistant, and Research Coordinator. To learn more about these roles and how to apply, take a look below.
The Innovation Hub is committed to providing a high-performing work-integrated learning environment for our student staff while delivering high-quality design research to our clients. Communications & Operations Lead, Project Assistant, and Research Coordinator are 12-15 month full-time casual contract roles designed to be an intensive learning opportunity for recent graduates and/or part-time students with a resume already full of leadership and/or relevant experience related to the respective role. The roles are designed to be intensive and challenging and offer a rewarding experience of growth and career development.
How to Apply
To learn more about the positions, find detailed job descriptions, and how to apply, please find the job descriptions below. To apply, visit the Career & Co-Curricular Learning Network, Log into CLNx (under ‘Students & Recent Grads’), and search for the On-Campus job board. Our first round of applications for these roles close Sunday, December 15th, 2024 by 11:59 PM. Include in your cover letter why you want to work here and how you feel you meet the requirements.
Job Descriptions
Communications & Operations Lead – CLNx Job ID 245038
Directly supporting the Manager, Innovation Hub, the Communications & Operations Lead takes a leadership role in all elements of communications and operational planning and supports strategic and operational planning for the Innovation Hub. The Communications & Operations Lead supports all day-to-day operations, graphic design, audiovisual storytelling, UX/UI website development, and the Innovation Hub blog; creating and carrying out training for team members, coaching Team Leads, meeting with project partners, ensuring project milestones are met, and presenting the work to partners and within the broader University of Toronto community. The Communications & Operations Lead also maintains all Innovation Hub documentation related to operations and communications, ensuring that Innovation Hub procedures and practices are user-friendly, and meet excellent standards.
Job Details:
- Length: 15 months from April 2025 – June 2026
- Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (100% in-person work)
- Hourly Rate: $35.79
Research Coordinator – CLNx Job ID 245039
Directly supporting the Innovation Hub Research Lead, the Research Coordinator takes a leadership role in all project-based research and the Innovation Hub research teams. The Research Coordinator also leads a small team of design researchers who work primarily on the Innovation Hub’s quick feedback program. Finally, the Research Coordinator leads the community engagement for the entire Innovation Hub team, ensuring a dynamic and fun workplace culture that celebrates success.
Job Details:
- Length: 12 months from April 2025 – March 2026
- Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (100% in-person work)
- Hourly Rate: $22
Project Assistant – CLNx Job ID: 245041
Directly supporting the Manager, Innovation Projects, the Project Assistant takes an administrative role in all areas of the Innovation Hub. The Project Assistant coordinates Innovation Hub employees’ payroll, supports all project management, and communicates proactively about project statuses to ensure project milestones are met. The Project Assistant also maintains and updates all Innovation Hub process documentation, ensuring that all Innovation Hub practices meet excellent standards.
The Project Assistant is a highly administrative role designed for a person with superior technical skills in MS Office 365, including advanced Excel skills, the ability to design SharePoint websites effectively, fast typing skills with the ability to manage high volumes of emails, and coordinate busy calendars for team members with conflicting schedules. The Project Assistant also needs to be proficient in WordPress, Figma Miro and Mural, and pick up new software applications with ease.
Job Details:
- Length: 13 months from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
- Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch (100% in-person work)
- Hourly Rate: $22
Learn More About the Innovation Hub
Prior to applying, take a moment to check out Innovation Hub Blog, learn more About Us, and read some of our Design Research Reports.
Should you have any questions about your application, reach out to innovationhub@utoronto.ca.
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