Project Coordinator (SRCI), School of Medicine
About the role
Department: School of Medicine
Position supervisor: Sanya Khan (Director, Strategy & Project Management Office)
Contract length: 6 months
Hours of work per week: 36.25 hours per week
Position type: Full time, short-term contract
Rate of pay: $38,500
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 School of Medicine
It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.
Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.
The Opportunity
Working in a fast-paced environment, the Project Coordinator will oversee the daily coordination of project execution and implementation activities to support planning and service delivery for the School of Medicine, primarily within the Scholarship, Research, Creative activities and Innovation (SRCI) portfolio.
Under the supervision of the Director, Strategy & Project Management Office as well as the Director, SRCI, the Project Coordinator will plan, modify, schedule and monitor project activities as well as correspond with internal and external partners and stakeholders. The successful candidates will provide administrative and analytical support to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversees, coordinates and communicates on project implementation plans
- Develops and documents processes and SOPs, and designs and maintains a file management system for the SRCI portfolio
- Prepares reports, syntheses, presentations, briefs, and correspondence aimed at a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Supports committees and working groups.
- Organizes events (virtual and in-person), consultations, meetings, briefing documents and meeting materials including preparing agendas and meeting summaries.
- Conducts environmental scans and background research, including producing syntheses and summaries
- Tracks metrics and gathers and analyzes information to obtain insights.
- Provides project administration and analytical support
- Makes updates to the SRCI microsite
- Develops and maintains databases for information storage
Qualifications
- Completion of a post-secondary degree program in a related field.
- Previous experience coordinating projects and events, and, experience in planning and execution of various activities
- Demonstrated commitment and experience implementing values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) and Reconciliation, Decolonization & Indigenous Resurgence (RDIR) in your work.
- Demonstrated ability to include diverse perspectives and experiences, and work with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege and stereotypes
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team-member, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience working on complex, strategic initiatives in a post-secondary, research, healthcare, or similar setting
- Experience preparing, interpreting and scheduling implementation plans with project management tools (including applications) and concepts.
- Experience with multi-stakeholder communications and ability to maintain relationships.
- Outstanding communication (oral and written skills)
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with database applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills, including Google Suite.
How to apply
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Sanya Khan (Director, Strategy & Project Management Office) at sanya.khan@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.
About Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada's largest city. Its distinctly urban campus features a culture that's innovative and entrepreneurial, a community that's welcoming and inclusive, and a learning environment that's incredibly creative. Our mission is to serve societal need and engage communities both locally and across the globe.
Project Coordinator (SRCI), School of Medicine
About the role
Department: School of Medicine
Position supervisor: Sanya Khan (Director, Strategy & Project Management Office)
Contract length: 6 months
Hours of work per week: 36.25 hours per week
Position type: Full time, short-term contract
Rate of pay: $38,500
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 School of Medicine
It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.
Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.
The Opportunity
Working in a fast-paced environment, the Project Coordinator will oversee the daily coordination of project execution and implementation activities to support planning and service delivery for the School of Medicine, primarily within the Scholarship, Research, Creative activities and Innovation (SRCI) portfolio.
Under the supervision of the Director, Strategy & Project Management Office as well as the Director, SRCI, the Project Coordinator will plan, modify, schedule and monitor project activities as well as correspond with internal and external partners and stakeholders. The successful candidates will provide administrative and analytical support to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversees, coordinates and communicates on project implementation plans
- Develops and documents processes and SOPs, and designs and maintains a file management system for the SRCI portfolio
- Prepares reports, syntheses, presentations, briefs, and correspondence aimed at a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Supports committees and working groups.
- Organizes events (virtual and in-person), consultations, meetings, briefing documents and meeting materials including preparing agendas and meeting summaries.
- Conducts environmental scans and background research, including producing syntheses and summaries
- Tracks metrics and gathers and analyzes information to obtain insights.
- Provides project administration and analytical support
- Makes updates to the SRCI microsite
- Develops and maintains databases for information storage
Qualifications
- Completion of a post-secondary degree program in a related field.
- Previous experience coordinating projects and events, and, experience in planning and execution of various activities
- Demonstrated commitment and experience implementing values of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) and Reconciliation, Decolonization & Indigenous Resurgence (RDIR) in your work.
- Demonstrated ability to include diverse perspectives and experiences, and work with diverse communities.
- Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege and stereotypes
- Ability to work independently and as an effective team-member, with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgment.
- Experience working on complex, strategic initiatives in a post-secondary, research, healthcare, or similar setting
- Experience preparing, interpreting and scheduling implementation plans with project management tools (including applications) and concepts.
- Experience with multi-stakeholder communications and ability to maintain relationships.
- Outstanding communication (oral and written skills)
- Strong interpersonal skills, organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with database applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills, including Google Suite.
How to apply
Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to Sanya Khan (Director, Strategy & Project Management Office) at sanya.khan@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.
About Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University is located in the heart of Canada's largest city. Its distinctly urban campus features a culture that's innovative and entrepreneurial, a community that's welcoming and inclusive, and a learning environment that's incredibly creative. Our mission is to serve societal need and engage communities both locally and across the globe.