Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager will provide vision and leadership to support the awareness and implementation of the municipal recreation guidelines on disability inclusion.

Duties

1. Provide vision and leadership in the implementation of the Municipal Guide to motivate and support municipal recreation departments to increase the number of persons with disabilities participating in structured and unstructured recreation and physical activity.
2. Work with key agencies to help promote awareness and implementation of the Municipal Guide.
3. Lead the development and implementation of a research and evaluation strategy.
4. Supervise / work with a Community Animator and other related program staff (e.g., communications, RAP).
5. Assist with the creation and delivery of content related to the Municipal Guide for Active Abilities Canada’s Community of Practice.
6. Collect, write, and shares stories and/or case studies about municipalities implementing disability inclusion/access initiatives.
7. Examine the feasibility of a content analysis of municipal accessibility plans across the six provinces with accessibility legislation.
8. Assist with a municipal survey on awareness and use of the Municipal Guide.
9. Lead the creation of online e-learning modules and additional resource materials to complement the Municipal Guide.
10. Examine the feasibility of a training and certification system on the Municipal Guide.
11. Provide leadership in seeking additional funding opportunities for the Municipal Guide project.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Education: University degree (Masters degree preferred) in kinesiology/physical education, recreation, health promotion, disability studies, or related field. Specialization in adapted physical activity or therapeutic recreation is an asset.
• Experience: Minimum of five years’ experience in the sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR) sector with disability knowledge and experience. Municipal experience is an asset.
• Experience in knowledge mobilization and engagement activities.
• Bilingual (French/English) and experience in French speaking municipalities / communities is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• A passion for, and knowledge about disability inclusion in recreation and physical activity
• Knowledge and understanding of research and practice (research practices related to equity, diversity, inclusion and access is an asset)
• An ability to work with municipal recreation and other physical activity, recreation, and community sport organizations.
• Takes initiative, solves problems, has excellent organizational skills, and works independently and as part of a team;
• Demonstrates competence in facilitating dialogue and teaching disability inclusion concepts to groups
• Effective and professional written and communication skills
• Skilled at identifying and writing grants from different sectors (government, foundations, corporate)
• Competence in organizing web meetings, webinars, and using traditional and social media
• Familiar with community development principles such as Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Google Suites. Knowledge of design software (e.g., Canva) is an asset.