Project Manager

Position: Project Manager

Organization: Muslim Advisory Council of Canada

Location: 407 Iroquois Shore Rd Unit 8, Suite 7, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 1M3

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: $30,000

Effective Date: July 6, 2026-July 2, 2027

The Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC) is an award-winning not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting understanding, combating Islamophobia, and advancing equality through evidence-based research, education, and community engagement. Founded in 2020, MACC is committed to equipping decision-makers, service providers, and community leaders with accurate, research-informed knowledge to address Islamophobia, eliminate stereotypes, and advance equity across Canadian institutions.

About the Project

Building on MACC's research on gender-based violence (GBV) and the experiences of Muslim women in Canada, this project focuses on translating research findings into practical tools, resources, and collaborative initiatives that support systemic change and improve access to services.

Over the course of the project, MACC will:

• Develop sector-specific cultural safety toolkits, law enforcement crisis-response resources, and legal navigation guides.
• Produce a 10-episode podcast series and sector-specific webinars.
• Convene cross-sector implementation roundtables.
• Expand its digital knowledge hub to support institutional adoption of research findings.

This work aims to strengthen gender equality by improving equitable access to gender-based violence services for Muslim women, enhancing coordination between Muslim-serving and mainstream institutions, and creating sustainable, publicly accessible resources that bridge research with lived community experience.

Position Summary

MACC is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Manager to lead the knowledge mobilization and implementation phase of its gender-based violence research initiative. The successful candidate will oversee project implementation, monitor timelines and deliverables, support evaluation activities, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of all project resources and outputs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination (Approximately 50% of Role)

• Provide overall project oversight and implementation support.
• Develop and monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders and sectors.
• Supervise and support project team members, including direct oversight of the Knowledge Mobilization & Resource Development Specialist.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved on time, within scope, and in alignment with funding requirements.

Evaluation & Reporting (Approximately 25% of Role)

• Design and implement the project evaluation framework.
• Review pilot implementation results and stakeholder feedback.
• Monitor project outcomes and performance indicators.
• Prepare progress reports, evaluation summaries, and funder reports.
• Support knowledge translation and dissemination of project findings.

Toolkit, Resource Design & Quality Assurance (Approximately 25% of Role)

• Review and provide feedback on toolkit, guide, webinar, and podcast content.
• Oversee final resource development and design processes.
• Ensure materials align with project objectives, cultural safety principles, and community needs.
• Approve final versions of project resources prior to publication and dissemination.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, preferably within the nonprofit, community, research, public policy, or social services sectors.
• Strong organizational, project planning, and coordination skills.
• Experience with evaluation, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and community-engaged research is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with gender-based violence prevention, equity initiatives, community engagement, or Muslim-serving organizations is considered an asset.

Compensation

• Contract value: $30,000
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangement.
• Contract period: July 6, 2026 – July 2, 2027

Application Process

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Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a formal interview process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity and Inclusion

MACC is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience, members of equity-deserving communities, and candidates who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to this work.