Project Lead (maternity Leave Coverage)

Remote, CA, Canada

Job Description

About us



At DARO, we build systems that really work for organizations that do real-world good. Based in Montreal, Canada, we work with the social sector to improve information flows across organizations and ecosystems. Our work often deals with complex, persistent, and interconnected problems that require digging deep to find solutions that serve the public good.

We focus on using and generating open and public data to help funders and nonprofits inform their programs and strategies. We also apply our unique expertise to systems-level issues and projects related to data and information in the nonprofit sector. DARO's founders have been at the forefront of community technology for the last twenty years. We have been internationally recognized leaders in the field of community wireless internet access, and open data for the nonprofit sector.

About the position



Reporting to a Senior Manager, the Project Lead will be responsible for the successful delivery of DARO's projects. The Project Lead is expected to engage in an ongoing, iterative process of understanding our clients' contexts and needs. The Project Lead will use that deep understanding to identify possible paths to success, and then implement their informed opinion of how to effectively move forward.

In short: DARO's promise to our clients is that we are thought partners, not minions. Project Leads are responsible for delivering on that promise.

In addition, the Project Lead will be responsible to supervise Project Coordinators who are working on and completing project deliverables. This can include: conducting key informant interviews, distilling user or technical requirements from interviews, resolving technical data/workflow issues, developing elements of information architecture, and implementation support for solutions.

Responsibilities



Your specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

Establishing and maintaining an understanding of the client context, and managing the client relationship Leading client meetings or user research sessions Collaborating on the development and ongoing adaptation of project strategies, and owning their execution Prioritising, overseeing, and advising on project activities Participating in and supporting the work of Directors and staff on other projects as needed. Ensuring that the project is properly resourced, including engaging Project Advisors or external consultants where appropriate Taking on administrative responsibilities as needed Owning the invoicing processes for assigned projects Learning (self-directed) about new skills, technology, and topics as needed.

Benefits



A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team. A competitive base salary. An impact statement you can be genuinely proud of. Opportunities for career advancement - we are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals. Extended Health Benefits plan. Minimum three weeks of vacation time - (we are currently trialing an unlimited vacation policy).
Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We're very interested in passion, commitment, and ability to think critically and solve difficult problems. Our work doesn't follow a template and we don't expect our staff to either. If you think you'd be right for this role, please apply!

We are committed to a work environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

Contract Details

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Location: Remote throughout Canada or Hybrid if based in Montreal

Montreal staff work a hybrid schedule in our Griffintown office (in-office 3 days per week, and Work From Home 2 days per week)*

Job Types: Full-time, Maternity Leave Replacement (1 year contract)

Pay: $80,000-$95,000 per year

We know that applying for a job takes a lot of time and energy and we treat every application with care and attention.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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Only applications that include a short cover letter will be considered. It doesn't need to be long--just tell us about your experience and how you'd be a good fit. Two paragraphs is great!



Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Paid time off Profit sharing Work from home
Work Location: Remote

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2655909
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Remote, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned