Join Us in the Fight Against Wrongful Convictions!
Innocence Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, advocating for, and working to exonerate individuals who have been wrongfully convicted of serious crimes (generally homicides). Over the last 30 years, we have successfully exonerated 31 people who were wrongly convicted of crimes that they did not commit. We are a national leader in public education and legal reform, regularly lending our expertise to academic institutions, the criminal justice system, government bodies and other legal entities.
Manager, Education
Are you passionate about justice and education? Do you crave an interesting, meaningful and fulfilling career? Innocence Canada is looking for a dedicated and talented educator and manager to help increase knowledge and understanding of wrongful convictions in Canada.
DESCRIPTION:
Position: Manager, Education
Location: Hybrid out of our Toronto office
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: Starting salary of $85,000-$95,000, based on experience
YOUR ROLE: We are seeking a manager to lead the development, oversight, and implementation of Innocence Canada’s Education program. They will build and develop programs to educate key actors in our criminal justice system across Canada on the realities of a wrongful conviction, and equip service providers, teachers, and people working in communities with the language, tools and knowledge to inform the people they serve about wrongful convictions. The Manager ensures program execution, support of partner organizations, and expansion of impact across diverse communities throughout the country.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leadership & Strategy
- Annual assessment of education programs and partnerships to ensure alignment with strategic goals and priorities.
- Development and implementation of a program delivery and evaluation framework for education programs to members of the criminal justice system, equity seeking communities and those most vulnerable to wrongful conviction.
- Implement a social media strategy to increase education and public engagement.
- Act as Innocence Canada’s spokesperson on education-related matters.
- Serve as the education lead for other projects involving education such as grant reports, and fundraising.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and training of students. Lead supervisor for students, in collaboration with the Chief Legal Counsel.
Curriculum Development & Outreach
- Development and implementation of educational initiatives in academic institutions, primarily law schools, as well as well as other academic settings such as universities, and colleges.
- Create educational materials and resources, such as course materials, agendas, slide decks, printed resources, social media posts, and select website content. Regularly review and update educational content to reflect new research, reports, and statistics.
- Develop and manage partnerships with community partners and organizations working in the criminal justice system such as universities, police services, forensics experts and the judiciary.
- Develop and organize continuing professional development opportunities for justice sector workers.
- Conduct and coordinate virtual and in-person speaking engagements across Canada.
- Work with the Executive Director and Chief Legal Counsel to coordinate education initiatives, legal team needs and organizational priorities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Post-secondary education in Law, Criminal Justice, Education, Business, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in program management, community education, or a similar role.
- An understanding of legal education, wrongful convictions and criminal law preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years of progressive management experience, including program development, leadership and relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in public speaking and facilitation.
- Passion for fighting wrongful convictions and remedying injustices.
- Strong presentation, organization, time management, adaptability, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in French (preferred).
WHY JOIN US:
- Your work will make a difference! You will play a crucial role in preventing wrongful convictions and empowering people through an understanding of the justice system.
- You will work with a team of dedicated and committed professionals who share your passion for justice and are committed to making an impact.
- Great perks including:
- A competitive salary: Starting salary of $85,000 (negotiable for candidates with more experience).
- Excellent benefits and a RRSP contribution plan.
- Generous 4-week vacation policy, 5 personal days, and office closure over the December holiday period.
- Opportunities for professional development, such as attending conferences and trainings.
APPLY BY JUNE 15, 2025: Please address your application to the attention of Stephanie Nowak, Executive Director, at snowak@innocencecanada.com. Your application package should include the following items in one PDF document.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A 5-slide ppt on wrongful convictions
We recognize that The Innocence Canada office is located in Tkaronto, colonially known as Toronto, which in Mohawk means “where there are trees standing in the water.” This is the traditional territory of the Anishnabeg, the Wendat, Haudenosaunee and the Mississaugas of the Credit and is covered by treaty #13 and the Williams Treaties.
Accommodation:
Innocence Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Innocence Canada will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any point throughout the application process, please reach out to Stephanie Nowak via the email above.
Innocence Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to build a working environment within an anti-oppression framework where we are aware of and sensitive to structural oppression/privilege within our workplace and community. We are committed to diverse, inclusive hiring practices and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.