Come join our dynamic feminist team! The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing substantive equality for all women in Canada through law reform, particularly at the federal level. Our work addresses many areas of women’s rights, including violence against women, reproductive justice, climate justice, and women’s economic empowerment. In 2024, we celebrate 50 years of feminist legal leadership. We are proud to have had a major role in achieving significant milestones for women’s rights, and for our advocacy to have impacted numerous laws and policies across the country. A key focus over the next two years will be to emphasize women's economic security and prosperity, and ensuring that policies account for the unique challenges faced by low-income women, racialized women, and those living with disabilities.
Job summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Manager will work closely with all team members and take on a multi-faceted project management role that includes logistics coordination and administrative support.
This is a full-time contract with an anticipated start in the summer of 2024 and ending March 31st, 2026. Possibility of contract renewal subject to funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Track project progress, manage schedules, and ensure that milestones are met on time.
- Allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that team members are assigned tasks according to their skills and ensuring they have the resources they need.
- Coordinate logistics for the project, including carrying out administrative tasks such as
- Monitor project expenses, ensure the project stays within budget
- Managing financial administration (including general bookkeeping, AR/AP, budget variance tracking and reporting, expense processing, etc. and developing budget projections)
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including tracking, plans, reports, and records of meetings and decisions.
- Coordinate key meetings and consultations.
- Serve as the main point of contact between the project team and stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement risk management plans to minimize impact on the project.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and qualifications
- University degree in a relevant discipline (law degree an asset)
- Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience with proven track record in project management
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Experience with results-based management, theory of change, impact evaluation
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, in at least English or French (fluency in both languages an asset)
- Proficiency in managing project budgets and resources (experience with Quick law, Dext, Plooto, an asset)
- Experience with project management software (Notion an asset)
- Expertise in at least one of NAWL’s priority areas an asset (violence against women, women’s rights in the climate crisis, reproductive justice, women’s economic prosperity and security)
- Understanding of, and commitment to, an intersectional and feminist, gender-based analysis of social issues and anti-oppression values
- Experience with SLACK an asset
Work environment and work conditions
- As a feminist employer, NAWL offers a flexible work environment that allows for work/life balance, including a 4-day workweek.
- This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will be required to work from NAWL’s Ottawa office two days per week.
- You may occasionally have to work outside of normal work hours (for example, evening meetings or events).
Compensation, vacations and benefits
- The salary range for this position is $76, 000-$78, 000, based on qualifications and experience
- Competitive paid vacation package, including 20 paid vacation days annually and an office closure the last week of the year
- Competitive benefits package
Equal opportunity
NAWL values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.
NAWL is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for NAWL. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to evaluate candidates who meet the required qualifications.
If you are comfortable doing so, you are encouraged in your cover letter to identify as a member of an equity-deserving group.
Women and gender-diverse individuals often hesitate to apply when they do not meet 100% of the posted criteria. If you believe you would be a good match, please apply indicating your strengths and opportunities for growth, even if you don’t have every skill we are looking for.
How to apply
Please submit your application on our website.
Please include:
- a cover letter of up to two pages explaining your most relevant experiences and how you meet the requirements for this position
- a complete CV.
Applications will be received on a rolling basis and evaluated starting June 3rd, 2024 and until the position is filled. If applying after June 17th, you may reach out to enquire if we are still receiving applications.
Candidates whose applications pass the screening process will be asked to do an evaluation assignment which may take the form of written work or a presentation. Additionally, an interview and reference check will take place.