Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (KITE Research Institute)
Department: Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Salary Range: $47.70 - $71.54 per hour
Hours: 1-10 hours per week (will vary each week)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary Casual
Closing Date: March 20, 2026
Position Summary
This position will support the growth and coordination of a collaborative research team that includes multiple learners. While the team may appear to have many concurrent projects, the structure is intentionally learner-enabled rather than solely researcher-led. The Project Manager will play a key role in supporting learners across projects, facilitating coordination, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring that research activities progress effectively while fostering a supportive learning environment.
Duties
- Plans and develops all aspects of assigned projects in collaboration with the project leader to determine timelines, schedules and resource requirements (capital, operating and staffing)
- Analyzes information system requirements and develops new or modified systems to meet project needs
- Executes project plans by leading the implementation team, monitoring project tasks, and making recommendations to ensure desired outcomes while guiding all aspects of the project (e.g., quality, risk, communication, staffing)
- Works with user groups to define requirements and specifications for solutions and evaluates performance, taking corrective action where required
- Provides direct supervision including interviewing and hiring staff, allocating resources, and monitoring, assigning and coordinating staff workloads
- Conducts performance management responsibilities including setting expectations, motivating staff to achieve objectives, completing staff reviews and providing ongoing coaching
- Monitoring vacation, absenteeism, overtime and leaves of absence
- Controls and monitors project budgets and expenditures to ensure costs do not exceed established limits
- Performs administrative responsibilities including scheduling and participating in meetings, providing status reports, and liaising with appropriate parties
- Participates in the strategic planning process and acts as a resource to others requiring knowledge and expertise while keeping abreast of new developments to advise the team on available options