Job Description

Department: The Creative School

Position supervisor: Natalie Alvarez, Associate Dean, SRC Activities and Project Director

Contract length: 1 year, with the possibility of renewal

Hours of work per week: 36.25

Position type: MAC Term

Work Location: Hybrid (3 days on campus preferred)

Rate of pay: $85,000 per annum


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.
About the team


The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to coordinate the operations of The Arts Impact Partnership (TAIP): Understanding the Arts Civic Impacts in the Data-Driven Economy -- a landmark 7-year, pan-Canadian and international research initiative. TAIP aims to develop inclusive, community-driven impact frameworks and metadata vocabularies to make visible and advance the civic impacts of the arts in four key challenge areas: Equity; Migration and Integration; Environmental Resilience; and Health & Well-Being. Anchored in a participatory and decolonial approach, TAIP involves 68 researchers, 34 partner organizations, and multiple working groups and research clusters across sectors.


The Creative School provides a distinctive crossroads for creative and scholarly disciplines. Committed to excellence, the Schools within the Faculty provide unique experiential programs in undergraduate and graduate study as well as learning zone opportunities. These unique learning environments broaden and deepen as they shape themselves to meet the ever-changing needs of our cultural industries and professional communities.


Attracting talented students from across Canada and around the world, The Creative School continues to be a leader in the programs it provides, many of which are either one-of-a-kind programs in Canada or have been identified as top in their field, both domestically and globally. These same programs also attract exceptional faculty who provide leadership through teaching as well as their research, artistic and professional pursuits.


The opportunity


Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with the Co-Directors and Steering Committee, the Project Manager will play a central role in ensuring effective governance and communications, stakeholder coordination, progress tracking, and timely delivery of all project milestones. This role involves national travel for various events.


The position is based at TMU's downtown Toronto campus with opportunities for remote work.


As the Project Manager for TAIP, you will be responsible for the following areas of activity:


Project Coordination & Operations


Develop and manage the overall Programme of Work, aligning research, administrative, and reporting activities across all phases. Provide organizational support for the development of the Consortium Agreement. Coordinate with Research Clusters (RCs), Working Groups (WGs), and external partners to ensure smooth operations and deliverables. Schedule and support all quarterly Steering Committee meetings and annual governance meetings. Manage and oversee budget in close consultation with Project Director and Co-Directors, liaising with The Creative School Research Accounts Support Office for guidance on eligible expenses and approvals as necessary. Additional duties as assigned.
Stakeholder Communication


Serve as the primary liaison between academic researchers, arts sector partners, student researchers (HQPs), and external stakeholders. Manage communications platforms, mailing lists, and shared document repositories (e.g., TMU Dataverse).
Monitoring and Reporting


Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for the Steering Committee and Advisory Board. Track project indicators and deliverables for annual reporting in compliance with SSHRC and institutional requirements. Support the EDIA Working Group (WG) in tracking inclusive participation and uptake of training modules. Support Data Empowerment WG in managing participant access to online workbenches.
Knowledge Mobilization & Events


Work closely with the Knowledge Mobilization-WG to coordinate public events, workshops, and the national Arts Impact Data Summit in Year 7. Assist in the documentation, dissemination, and accessibility of all project outputs (e.g., policy briefs, training modules, publications).
Risk Management


Anticipate challenges related to timelines, resourcing, and governance; recommend corrective actions to the Steering Committee. Uphold conflict resolution protocols outlined in the Consortium Agreement.
Qualifications


Required:


Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale, multi-year projects, preferably in academic, non-profit, or cross-sectoral environments. Demonstrated experience overseeing complex, interdisciplinary collaborations with multiple stakeholders and deliverables. Superior organizational and communication skills; ability to synthesize information and report effectively to diverse audiences. Experience with financial administration, including budget monitoring and grant reporting. Proficiency with project management software and collaborative tools (e.g., Excel, Asana, Trello, Dataverse, Miro, Zoom, Google Workspace).
Preferred:


Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). Experience in the arts, academic research, or digital data management sectors. Background working on projects with a strong equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) component. Familiarity with research ethics protocols and Open Science/FAIR/CARE data principles.
How to apply


Applicants should submit the following materials as a single PDF:


A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role A current resume or CV detailing project management and leadership experience The names and contact information of three professional references
Applications should be sent by the June 16, 2025 deadline to: natalie.alvarez@torontomu.ca.


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: + Current employees can contact HR by logging into AskHR to submit a request.
+ External candidates who do not have TMU login credentials can contact HR by visiting torontomu.ca/human-resources/askhr/.
* All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.