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Project Coordinator, Pathways to Equity

Department: Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Experiential Learning Hub
Position supervisor: Project Manager, Equity, Training and Partnerships
Contract length: As soon as possible, 6-month contract ending no later than January 31, 2025
Hours of work per week: 24 hrs/per week
Position type: Non-Union Casual
Rate of pay: $37.00 per hour

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Toronto Metropolitan University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. To learn more about our work environment, colleagues, leaders, students and innovative educational environment, visit www.torontomu.ca, check out @TorontoMet (external link) , @TorontoMetHR (external link)  and @ECItorontomet (external link)  on Twitter, and visit our LinkedIn company page (external link) .

About the Experiential Learning Hub 

The Experiential Learning (EL) Hub at Toronto Metropolitan University is one of six resources within the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Through a collaborative approach, the Centre fosters a community dedicated to big thinking about curriculum, pedagogy and creative ways of developing inclusive teaching practices that enrich the student learning experience.

The EL Hub is a gathering place for ideas, knowledge creation, and skill-building. Driven by the values of equity, excellence, collaboration and impact, we support and provide resources for those interested in curating academically relevant experiential learning opportunities. As the primary support for the experiential learning community at Toronto Metropolitan University, we foster a culture of excellence and innovation in teaching, working to continually enhance student learning and community impact.

The Opportunity

Funding for this position has been made available by CEWIL Canada through CEWIL iHub (external link) , which seeks to support the advancement and innovation in work-integrated learning (WIL) while ensuring access to WIL and that WIL projects are delivered with appropriate quality and learning standards for students.

The Project Coordinator, Pathways to Equity will coordinate the successful planning and execution of an exciting new bursary program offered to equity-deserving undergraduate students who are involved in work-integrated learning activities in the 2024 summer or fall semester.  Working closely with the Project Manager, Equity, Training and Partnerships, this role will coordinate the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the program, provide day-to-day administrative and analytical support and support the work of the bursary selection committee.  The Project Coordinator will also develop communication materials for the successful marketing and promotion of the program, monitor the progress and finances of the program’s budget and generate data to support in the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the program for both the funder and TMU.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma in project management, business administration or a related field is preferred, however other relevant educational and experiential backgrounds will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of project coordination and budget administration experience in a similar role.  
  • At least 1 year experience coordinating and/or providing project management support to projects / programs for students with a specific equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility focus. 
  • Strong understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility principles and ability to embed these principles throughout the entirety of the project. 
  • Experience preparing, interpreting and scheduling implementation plans with project management tools and concepts.
  • Experience with database and project management applications.
  • Experience with multi-stakeholder communications and ability to maintain relationships.
  • Familiarity with the different forms of experiential learning and the role that community/industry partners have in delivering work-integrated learning opportunities to students is considered an asset. 
  • Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
  • Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
  • Knowledge of financial systems.
  • Client service skills.
  • Research skills.
  • Computer skills, including MS Office and Google Suite.

A note on qualifications:

We know that there are many reasons why candidates who are qualified and suited to this role may choose not to apply, including “...evidence that, on average, women view themselves to be less well-qualified than men, women forecast themselves to have a lower probability of receiving the position conditional on applying than equally talented men, and (that)...qualified women apply at lower rates than qualified men,” ( (PDF file) Whether To Apply, Coffman et al) and similar findings across marginalized/minoritized applicant groups. We understand that not all qualified and talented applicants will have been able to pursue opportunities to gain professional experience, and do not wish to place barriers in their way.

If this is a role that you connect with and can imagine excelling at, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications/may not have what you believe to be sufficient experience in all areas, we still strongly encourage you to apply. 

How to apply

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume and cover letter, as one document, to the Project Coordinator, Pathways to Equity Hiring Committee at experiential@torontomu.ca, with the subject line “Project Coordinator, Pathways to Equity Application.”

Please note the deadline to apply is July 19, 2024

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca.
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process,please reach out to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.