Research Project Coordinator

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Scarborough seeks a Research Project Coordinator to support the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Sustainability Transitions. This role involves coordinating research activities, engaging with communities, and facilitating grant applications. A Master’s degree and 3 years of coordination experience are essential. Join a vibrant team committed to community engagement and sustainable transitions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in urban planning or sociology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of related work experience.
• Experience with community-guided research projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for the CERC in Sustainability Transitions.
• Draft summaries and procedures for research projects.
• Foster relationships with project partners.

Skills

Research project coordination

Stakeholder relationship management

Qualitative and quantitative methods

Data collection and analysis

Academic writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

MAXQDA

Job description

Date Posted: 06/10/2025
Req ID: 43369
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Dept-Sociology
Campus:University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: 00056062

Description:

About us:

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough consists of award-winning faculty who combine active and productive research programs with teaching innovation and excellence. Many of the faculty’s expertise extends well beyond Canada to cover all regions of the globe. All our programs focus on teaching the core skills of critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis, and excellence in writing. We also recognize the benefits of cooperative education and offer co-op programs closely aligned with various fields of study. The programs are designed to intrigue and satisfy students’ curiosity, nourish their minds, and equip students to become effective citizens of the global community.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Coordinator will be part of a vibrant and agile team and help coordinate activities and operations for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Sustainability Transitions. The Research Project Coordinator will be crucial in a research program that will partner with marginalized communities in Toronto and other cities globally to catalyze the development of community-engaged and context-relevant approaches to just and equitable sustainability transitions.

As the Research Project Coordinator, you will be integral in supporting the research goals. Your research and project coordination skills will enable you to facilitate and contribute to additional grant applications and coordinate the team's engagement and knowledge coproduction activities across multiple projects and contexts. Your background and experience supporting research projects will contribute to advancing the overall goals and initiatives of the CERC, including knowledge co-production, peer learning and education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fostering positive relationships with project partners
• Scheduling day-to-day project activities
• Drafting summaries of research project results for project leader's review
• Drafting and submitting documented procedures to the Research Ethics Board (REB) for approval
• Synthesizing technical, qualitative and contextual research data
• Determining qualitative and/or quantitative research methods according to research objectives
• Supporting with writing and editing content for grant applications and verifying the accuracy and completeness of manuscripts
• Determining logistical details for filed trips, including travel, accommodation and stay

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field (i.e., urban planning or sociology) or an acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related work experience in a research coproduction environment.
• Demonstrated research project coordination experience facilitating knowledge coproduction activities and demonstrated ability to navigate and develop relationships with partners across multiple organizations.
• Experience coordinating community-guided research projects and implementing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection, interpretation, and analysis.
• Experience completing Research Ethics Board (REB) applications and editing content for grant applications.
• Demonstrated experience fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community and city partners.
• Experience working with people from equity-deserving populations or people with disabilities is essential.
• Proficient academic writing skills (e.g. protocol development, grant writing, manuscript development, poster, and abstract development).
• Strong research and analytical skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience with literature reviews and syntheses.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• A Ph.D. in a related field (i.e., urban planning or sociology) would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency with qualitative software and coding (e.g., MAXQDA).
• Proficiency in Spanish language.
• Experience with fieldwork in remote places.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Intuitive
• Organized
• Problem solver

NOTE:

• This is aTERMposition until May 2026.
• A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.
• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto'sAlternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 06/18/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $75,223. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $96,196. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.