Project Manager

Sea Change CoLab; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Project Manager to coordinate a project aimed at creating inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities across Atlantic Canada. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, bilingual capabilities in French and English, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. This role offers great benefits, including paid vacation, remote work options, and support for professional development. Join a values-driven team focused on impactful work.

Benefits

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid wellness days

Group health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects with multiple partners, timelines, and deliverables.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accessibly in a variety of formats.
• Commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead project workplans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple activity streams.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, employer cohorts, and job matching events.
• Ensure all project activities meet accessibility standards.

Skills

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual French/English

Communication skills

Mentoring

Job description

About the Opportunity

Sea Change CoLab is seeking a skilled and collaborative Project Manager to support an exciting initiative helping employers across Atlantic Canada build more inclusive and accessible workplaces for persons with disabilities.

Building on strong success in Nova Scotia, this project is entering a new phase of growth — expanding into New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador and introducing enhanced employer programming and job matching activities.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of project activities across three provinces. Working closely with a small internal team and regional partners, this role ensures timelines are met, activities are accessible, partnerships are supported, and outcomes are tracked. This is a great opportunity for a mid-level project leader who enjoys managing complex initiatives, supporting a small team, and contributing to meaningful systems change.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Team Coordination

• Lead project workplans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple activity streams
• Provide day-to-day coordination and guidance to a small project team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
• Facilitate regular team check‑ins, track action items, and provide updates to leadership
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions, employer cohorts, Communities of Practice, job matching events, and partner meetings
• Support rollout of core program components, including four Skill Builder modules and three employer cohorts
• Monitor progress against targets, proactively flagging risks, delays, or capacity needs
• Maintain clear systems for documentation, follow‑up, and continuous improvement

Employer Engagement & Job Matching

• Support development and launch of an inclusive employer talent pool
• Coordinate logistics for virtual and in‑person job matching events across Atlantic Canada
• Maintain clear communication with employers, partners, service providers, and internal staff

Partnership & Regional Support

• Serve as a key point of contact for partners across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador
• Coordinate with regional leads to support outreach, alignment, and local delivery
• Support Francophone engagement, including French‑language workshops and accessible translated materials

Accessibility & Inclusion

• Ensure all project activities meet accessibility standards (e.g., captioning, ASL, alternate formats)
• Apply inclusive practices across planning, delivery, communications, and team coordination
• Center the perspectives and experiences of persons with disabilities throughout the work

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track participation, outputs, and project outcomes
• Support survey collection and evaluation activities
• Contribute to internal reporting and final project documentation

Qualifications & Experience

We recognize strong candidates come from many paths. You do not need to meet every qualification to apply.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience managing projects with multiple partners, timelines, and deliverables
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to communicate clearly and accessibly in a variety of formats
• Experience mentoring, coordinating, or supporting a small team
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment
• Commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion
• Willingness to travel occasionally across Atlantic Canada
• Ability to participate in periodic in‑person meetings in Halifax (with flexibility and accommodations available)
• Bilingual French/English capacity is a must

Assets (not required):

• Experience in disability inclusion, workforce development, or social impact sectors
• Knowledge of accessible employment practices
• Experience coordinating training programs, employer networks, or job matching initiatives

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring & Accessibility

Sea Change CoLab is committed to an inclusive workplace and recruitment process. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, bilingual candidates, and those with lived experience or non‑linear career paths. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and confidential manner. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Benefits and Work Environment

At Sea Change CoLab, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported and able to thrive. We offer:

• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid office closure between December 20 and early January
• Paid wellness days
• Group health benefits (50% employer cost share)
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Travel expenses fully covered for required regional travel
• Professional development support in accessibility, inclusion, or project management
• A collaborative, values‑driven team culture focused on learning and impact

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