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Research Coordinator – Toronto, ON

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose : Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

The opportunity:

Our Knowledge to Action (KTA) team is responsible for ensuring March of Dimes Canada (MODC) is an organization that is focused on integrating evidence in the services and programs offered to people with disabilities and their families. We are looking for a highly skilled, inquisitive, and passionate Research Coordinator.

The position is responsible for coordinating knowledge mobilization activities and research for a multi-year research project examining digital skill development for youth living with disabilities. The aim of the research project is to create more inclusive employment opportunities as youth and young adults transition from school into the workplace.

The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and support all aspects of remaining and end-of-project activities, such as completing data collection activities, supporting data and project management activities, facilitating committee and team meetings, generating content and knowledge products, writing reports, and coordinating a large end of project event.

The Research Coordinator will report to the National Manager, Research & Knowledge Mobilization, while working closely with other KTA team members on the project. It is expected that the successful candidate be well versed in knowledge mobilization practices and community-based research approaches. Equally as important, the candidate should be comfortable engaging and building relationships with various stakeholders including people living with disability, caregivers, community partners, researchers, administrators, frontline staff, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate advisory committee and project team meetings

• Support data collection and analysis activities

• Create a variety of knowledge products that share study findings and activities in clear, accessible language and formats including reports, presentations, infographics, webpage posts, social media content, etc.

• Work with management to identify opportunities to mobilize project findings within organization

• Tailor knowledge products to engage diverse audiences

• Coordinate virtual national symposium event that will include a wide variety of stakeholders to discuss project findings and generate action plans

• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and administration, including writing regular project reports.

• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences, disability studies, public policy, or research with 2+ years of appropriate work experience required, Master’s degree preferred.

• 2+ years’ experience in knowledge mobilization/translation, report writing, communications, and/or stakeholder engagement.

• Certification in knowledge mobilization is an asset.

• Event planning and/or experience coordinating large virtual events is an asset.

• 1-2 years’ experience conducting social, community and/or disabilities research in a work or academic environment.

• Project management or research administration experience.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable engaging a variety of stakeholders, including people with lived experience.

• Experience working with youth or people living with disabilities is an asset.

• Familiarity with disability issues is an asset.

• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, works well in a demanding dynamic environment.

• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision.

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Important Details:

• Work Location - Hybrid work arrangement (our office is located at 99 Duncan Mill Rd)

• Contract Length - 10 month contract (June 2025 till March 2026)

• Compensation - $51,744 – $62,093 for the duration of the contract

Deadline: Please submit your cover letter and resume by April 18, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

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MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.