Project Manager
1 Year Contract
Virtual
Compensation
$34.00/hr less statutory deductions, 40-hour work week, paid 37.5 hours/week
Vacation Pay
Based on Employment Standards provisions for incumbent province or territory of residency.
Term
Anticipated to start August 2025 for 12-month duration
About Eviance
Eviance’s mission is to be a facilitator of knowledge-to-action in the global cross-disability field and to bring people and knowledge together on local, national, and global level to incite behavioral and system level change. We enhance intersectional and reflexivity action-based solutions that advance human rights and equity-focused decision making in Canada and abroad. Our vision is to realize an inclusive, equitable and accessible society that is sustainable for ALL. Our mission is realized through the following main activities: (a) Community-based research, education and development using methods that embrace human rights, intersectionality, reflexivity, innovation, and excellence; (b) Seeking strategic partnerships and collaborations with institutions, governments, organizations, businesses, and civil society; (c) Dedication to the use of high-quality evidence in disability, and inclusive broader sector, policies, programs and practices; and, (d) Including persons with various disabilities, inclusive of mental health, in constructive and meaningful ways in all of our activities.
Canadian Centre on Disability Studies Incorporated operates as Eviance.
Key Responsibilities
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Work independently, and collectively. with existing Project Teams, establishing and sustaining strong working relations with Eviance staff and project consultants.
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Meet project milestones by tracking activities and deliverables and advising if there is a lag emerging.
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Attend team meetings, submit timesheets as required to ensure project billing is accurate and timely.
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Embrace Eviance organizational learning and workplace culture to support collaboration across projects.
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Apply and enhance knowledge, skills and understanding in working with diverse disability subpopulations, especially Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs).
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Use SharePoint and Asana to manage projects.
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Apply strong grounding in diverse disability sub-populations to inform project activities and deliverables.
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Apply principles of broader civil society to projects.
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Apply intersectionality, reflexivity, and human rights approach to projects.
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Ensure comprehensive and timely communication to project participants and Eviance team.
Qualifications
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Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
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Exceptional communication skills.
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Proven project management experience with complex, multi-faceted projects.
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Extensive demonstrated experience in diverse disability issues.
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Ability to work with broad civil society system actors - especially important are strong skills and knowledge of how to work with OPDs using intersectional approach.
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Proven ability to quickly and successfully integrate oneself into a team and culture.
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Previous experience with SharePoint and Asana is an asset.
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Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
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Applicants must reside in Canada
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Persons with Disabilities meeting the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume to us by 4 pm EST July 29, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; we will contact only those applicants selected for further consideration. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and therefore early submission is encouraged.
Eviance is an equal opportunity organization, committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage applications from people representing all communities including persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, racialized people, individuals from GBA Plus communities We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection process, and work environment. We are happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
We are pleased to offer this exciting contract opportunity to join the Eviance Team as a Project Manager working addressing diverse disability issues.
Role Summary
The successful incumbent will work on several concurrent and complex projects applying their proven project management skills to ensure key milestones are met. They will engage leadership early if milestones and deliverables are at risk to ensure project success is achieved.