WomenatthecentrE - Project Coordinator

Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Ontario is seeking a passionate Project Coordinator to address systemic barriers to reproductive and sexual healthcare for marginalized communities. The role involves community engagement, research, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to promote reproductive justice and advocate for sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination within the non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of systemic racism and reproductive justice.
• Experience engaging men and boys on gender-based violence.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement of a diverse National Advisory Committee.
• Coordinate community-based participatory research processes.
• Facilitate project team meetings and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Coordination

Community Engagement

Communication

Research

Advocacy

Job description

WomenatthecentrE is a unique non-profit organization, developed by and for women, gender diverse, and trans survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). We work to eradicate all forms of violence against women, girls, gender diverse, 2 spirit, and trans folks. WomenathecentrE is the first survivor-led organization in Canada dedicated to ensuring the voices and expertise of survivors are central in the implementation and development of policies and programs aimed at eradicating GBV. With 7,000+ members across the world engaging in personal, political, and social advocacy, WomenatthecentrE thrives on membership engagement and shared experiences that come together to create transformative change in our communities.

The Project: Over-Represented, and Under-Protected: Building A Reproductive Justice Framework Centring Indigenous, Black, and Afro-Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Gender Diverse and Trans (IB- WG2SGDT) Communities in the Greater Toronto Area

• Examine and document the systemic barriers impacting IB-WG2SGDT peoples' reproductive and sexual health, including access to culturally safe healthcare, the effects of GBV, and policy gaps
• Engage community members through community-based participatory research (CBPR) that prioritizes lived experiences of survivors and frontline advocates in shaping the research framework and findings
• Build solidarity within and between Indigenous, Black, and Afro-Indigenous communities by recognizing shared histories of oppression and reclaiming ancestral knowledge.
• Encourage allyship / accompliceship by involving Indigenous, Black, and Afro Indigenous men and boys in critical discussions on GBV and its intersection with reproductive rights
• Support sustainable change by sharing research findings through a Reproductive Justice Exchange Hub to inform advocacy, policy recommendations, and service improvements.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Project Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of reproductive justice and passion for addressing systemic barriers to culturally safe reproductive and sexual healthcare for Indigenous, Black and Afro-Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit, gender-diverse and trans folks. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, an understanding of the unique challenges within the non-profit sector, and strong project coordination skills. The Project Coordinator will support key project activities including, community-based research, community engagement, and a knowledge mobilization strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the engagement of a diverse, multi-level and interdisciplinary National Advisory Committee
• Support and work collaboratively with the project team, including the Manager, Directors, stakeholders, community members, students and volunteers
• Report to the Project Manager, Project Director, Director of Programs, Direction of Research and Community Impact, WomenatthecentrE's Board and Executive Director
• Support report and grant writing processes
• Coordinate and facilitate project internal and external team meetings
• Support a community-based participatory research process, including development, outreach, an informed consent process, conducting surveys and focus groups, report writing, and knowledge mobilization
• Maintain strong relationships with the project sponsor, WAGE
• Support the identification of critical research questions of interest to the community, research gaps and critical strategies to address Reproductive Justice challenges, gendered anti Indigenous violence (GaIV), gendered anti-Black violence (GaBV), and gendered anti Afro Indigenous violence (GaAIV) and other factors that perpetuate IB-WG2SGDT RJ inequality and GBV
• Lead the planning and facilitation of in-person community engagement gatherings, including outreach, coordination, structure etc....
• Engage men and boys on the topics of gender-based violence, toxic masculinity and reproductive justice
• Lead and support the collection and gathering of Black ancestral and Indigenous reproductive justice knowledge and practices through community gatherings and engagement with the National Advisory Committee
• Support a multi-method knowledge mobilization strategy, including social media, a knowledge exchange platform launch, infographic and research report development, and resource adaptation
• Collaboratively develop resources to support project objectives and knowledge mobilization activities

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in project coordination within the non-profit, social justice, or community development sector
• Strong understanding of systemic racism, reproductive justice, anti-colonization, misogynoir, gender-based violence, and intersecting systemic issues of power and oppression
• Experience engaging men and boys on topics of gender-based violence, reproductive justice, and other systemic issues
• Excellent internal and external communication skills, including facilitation, advocacy, and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication strategies across various platforms
• Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain strong relationships with diverse and multi level stakeholders, including project sponsors, community members, internal team members, and key project partners
• Experience conducting community-based research, including engagement with diverse stakeholders, leading a trauma and violence informed research approach, and navigating an ethics approved process
• Ability to work collaboratively with organizations, policymakers, and community members to drive systemic change
• Strong writing skills for grant reporting, research dissemination, and stakeholder communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience as a Black, Indigenous or Afro-Indigenous community member
• Lived experience as a survivor of gender-based violence and/or reproductive injustice
• Previous experience working with/in community and multi-level stakeholders
• Previous experience in project coordinator/management roles in the non-profit sector
• Previous experience supporting community based participatory research initiatives
• Bilingual (French & English) is an asset

WomenatthecentrE is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring workplace safety, which also applies to hiring opportunities. These include prohibiting discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensuring equitable employment opportunities to applicants, regardless of sex, gender, race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, marital status, and any other intersecting identities, all of which are celebrated at our organization.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA” or the “Act”) as well as the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”) ensures that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment, goods, services, facilities, accommodations, buildings, structures, and premises. WomenatthecentrE is committed to enhancing the quality of life of each person. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for those with disabilities and strive to meet the unique needs of each person. If you identify as a person with a visible/invisible disability, and you feel comfortable disclosing, please inform Esiya Lukonde, [e-mail], and we will ensure that your needs are met.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to our Human Relations Manager, Esiya Lukonde, at [e-mail], using the subject line WAGE - Project Coordinator - (insert your name). Please apply by June 12th, 2025 .