Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

TD General

Pay Details:

$91,200 - $136,800 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Principal, Intellectual Property, the Manager, Patent Engineer will work with the members of OPI, Enterprise partners, technology experts, and innovation teams across TD to establish strategic opportunities to leverage TD's existing innovations and direct the capture of patentable innovations, including the underlying technologies, that support same.

An objective of the incumbent is to work with each business at the enterprise level to capture innovations across the enterprise that can maximize the value of TD's Innovation and Patent program. The incumbent must have a proven record of generating assets in their roles by way of generating patents and managing the strategic patent program across each partner.

Responsibilities will include:

Developing processes and artefacts to support the patent strategy for the enterprise and each major LOBs: patent portfolio management, freedom to operate.Work with OPI team members to develop deep level data analytics against TD's product and project portfolio to identify and realize new opportunities within the TD Patent program.Responsible for establishing and developing relationships with Leaders across the enterprise to continue to capture TD's innovation.Assist with maintaining TD's leadership position in the US and Canadian markets.Work with the Senior Manager, Patent Portfolio Management to ensure that we are capturing the right innovation to help manage the strategic vision of TD.

Other Qualifications/ Skills and Experience

10+ years' experience in technology & software development5+ years' experience in patent filing activities2+ years' experience in Business or Product management2+ years' experience in a startup or focused entrepreneurial experienceProven ability to establish and execute large enterprise scale projects.Proven ability to generate and obtain approval of new Business opportunities.Proven experience as an innovator and creative thinker quick at connecting-the-dots and understanding the value opportunities in the innovation.Experience working closely with senior leadership, group managers, and IP professional to develop patent business opportunities and skills to present and influence all audiences.Understanding of data modelling, AI models, and presenting complex Data to a senior audience is a strong asset for this position.Experience in design thinking methodology, design thinking-based activities and awareness of patent process is an asset.Education Requirements

Science or technical undergraduate degree preferred, post graduate degree is an asset.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet