Job Posting: Towards Just Care (TJC) Project Manager

• Position Title: Project Manager
  

• Position Summary: Research project is entitled “Towards Just CareBuilding and Mobilizing a Grassroots Coalition for Just Home Care,” led by Mary Jean Hande (Sociology, Trent University) and Brad Evoy (Disability Justice Network of Ontario). The project uses participatory methods to develop critical resources, tools, and analysis to support the Disability Justice Network of Ontario's case work and recent campaign to de-institutionalize care by creating public, community-engaged home care services that promote justice in care work and infrastructures. Dr. Hande is Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trent University. Disability Justice Network of Ontario is a community-based organization aimed at building a more just and accessible Ontario for people with disabilities. We are seeking a part-time, web-based Project Manager to assist with project management (record keeping, internal and external communications), website creation and social media engagement, resource mapping, event coordination, research analysis, and community-directed deliverables.

• Responsibilities:

  • Attending regular research team meetings

  • Planning and coordinating events, including community research steering committees and a large team orientation event (Fall 2025)

  • Assistance with comprehensive mapping of Ontario home care systems

  • Assistance with developing community-directed knowledge mobilization tools (e.g. pamphlets, social media, zine, etc.)

  • Possibilities for academic publishing and presentations

• Qualifications:

  • Strong writing and analytic skills

  • Ability to work independently and with academic and non-academic team members

  • Strong time management and communication skills

  • Familiarity with computer graphics software such as Canva, Miro, Photoshop, or Illustrator

  • Experience with meeting and/or workshop facilitation and conflict mediation

  • Familiarity with Ontario-based disability justice and/or migrant justice activism and home care systems is a strong asset

  • Experience with anti-racist, feminist, and/or disability- and migrant justice community-based research or community organizing a strong asset

  • Experience with creating accessible events and communication a strong asset

  • Residing in Toronto, Durham region, Hamilton, or Peterborough, a strong preference

  • Graduate level education in social sciences a strong asset

• Status:

  • Wage: $30-35/hour plus 11% non-discretionary benefits (CPP and EI, etc.) plus 6% vacation pay

  • Contract: ~ 10 hours/week, May 2025 – March 2028.

Position to begin soon after a successful candidate is selected.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Mary Jean Hande at mjhande@trentu.ca

Please indicate “Towards Just Care Project Manager Application” in the subject line.

Only applications submitted directly to the e-mail address above will be considered.

We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its

recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact humanresources@trentu.ca.

We thank everyone who is interested in applying for the position, however, only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.