Project Manager, Collective Impact Initiative
Project Manager, Collective Impact Initiative
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Position Title: Project Manager
Department: StFX Centre for Aging and Disability Justice
Position Type: Full-time 9-Month Term with possibility of renewal within a 5-Year project
Classification: MPE Band D
Salary Range: $54795 - $66943 (37.5 hours/week)
Posting Date: June 24 2025
Closing Date: Applications will begin to be reviewed June 27 2025. The position is open until filled
St. Francis Xavier University is a top-ranking Canadian university focused on academic excellence innovation in teaching and research service to society and international outreach. The Centre for Aging and Disability Justice is a hub for research and public engagement on aging and disability justice. The Centre supports interdisciplinary community-partnered and first voice-led research that addresses critical policy issues with a focus on rural communities.
We invite applications for the following position: Project Manager Collective Impact Initiative (CII). This initiative is building a rural community network to create sustain and promote age-friendly futures in Northeastern Nova Scotia.
Reporting to Co-Directors Dr. Katie Aubrecht and Dr. Megan MacGillivray on tasks related to our 5-year grant-funded project the project manager will be responsible for coordinating a rural ageing well collective impact initiative. Project activities include data collection analysis and presentation coordinating and liaising with internal and external university and community partners and project evaluation and reporting. This position is in-person with office space in Mulroney Hall StFX campus. Evening and weekend hours will be rare but may occasionally be required to support or participate in project-related events.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administrative support for project management including coordinating team meetings taking notes and tracking action items and their completion
- Partnership building and collaboration with community organizations service providers municipalities advocacy groups and academics
- Conduct environmental scans asset and service mapping
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- Program evaluation activities and quarterly reporting
- Coordinate community engagements consultations and events
- Support the development of CII-related research protocols and funding proposals
- Prepare and submit research ethics review board applications
- Support knowledge mobilization efforts (e.g. creating and/or contributing to infographics summary reports project newsletters policy briefs blogs website content) and assist in preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Prepare and deliver communication materials and activities tailored to diverse audiences
Qualifications and Skills
- A bachelors degree is required with a masters degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a project management role ideally in the areas of community development public health aging or disability services or evaluative research
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team as well as independently
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Experience conducting program evaluations
- Experience using community-based and participatory action research methodologies
- Skilled in the design and delivery of presentations workshops and information sessions
- Experienced user of MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook Teams)
- Background knowledge of social determinants of health is an asset
- Commitment to equity social justice and reconciliation
Application reviews will begin on June 27 2025 and the position is expected to start as early as July 14 2025. To express your interest in this role please send a cover letter describing your interest and relevant experiences and a resume or CV to:
Dr. Katie Aubrecht
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
StFX is located in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity diversity inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including Indigenous persons (especially Mikmaq) racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians) persons with disabilities those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contact People and Culture ator .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
