Project Manager (Remote - Ontario)

at  Ontario Native Womens Association

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree related to database/Project Management, Indigenous Learning, Public Health Administration, Epidemiology, or a related Social Sciences background with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a supervising or management role. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous methodologies and qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in relation to research and evaluation, performance measurement, and data governance with a focus on enhancing research outcomes and ensuring cultural relevance and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of principles of Indigenous data sovereignty practices, OCAP© training is an asset.
• Understanding of the social determinants of health is an asset.
• Proven working experience related to the use of statistical software for data analysis and data management.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including the development and implementation of work plans, budget management, and monitoring of project objectives including project timelines.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy standards for data collection and retention.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience in reporting and providing actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff in achieving project objectives.
• Demonstrated effective administrative, leadership, and team managements skills.
• Ability to propose new data sources and collection methods to improve research outcomes and address emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Experience in creating comprehensive reports for senior management, including actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent relationship skills to maintain positive relationships with funding partners and stakeholders to ensure project priorities align with the needs of Indigenous women and their families.
• Project proposal writing and project development skills.
• A demonstrated high level of written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain credible relationships with senior management, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning; to plan and manage programs/projects and support planning processes and reporting, including results based planning and annual plans.
• Knowledge of Not-for-Profit organization program delivery and experience working with Indigenous governance structures and communities.
• Strong awareness of issues affecting Indigenous women and their families and awareness of available community resources.
• Solution oriented with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability/willingness to travel.
• Decision making skills to set standards and priorities and allocate time and resources.
• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector criminal records check. Valid 1st Aid/CPR.
• A cellular phone and internet access is required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• ONWA is committed on implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will l be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FOR CANDIDATES TAKING PART IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE SELECTION PROCESS.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca

Please refer the Job description for details