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Salary Date Posted: 12/14/2023
Req ID: 35389
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: #
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge Research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity kpe.utoronto.ca/.
Your opportunity:
This position is specific to a recently awarded multi-year partnership grant focused on improving quality sport experiences for youth, with a focus on understanding identity factors and a specific highlight on girls. The project is situated within the Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre (MPARC) in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto and led by Dr. Catherine Sabiston. The project team involces 66 researchers and community sport organizations with ample capacity for on-going growth. This position will be expected to integrate into MPARC, collaborate on research, and build knowledge mobilization strategies for community youth sport initiatives. Partnering with youth, coaches, parents, and sport leaders is an essential part of this role, as is liaising with industry leaders.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
-Producing complex statistical information
-Analyzing detailed statistical information to inform project direction
-Planning and implementing project phases
-Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
-Overseeing the data collection and analysis processes
-Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
-Planning and estimating financial resources required for programs and/or projects
Essential Qualifications:
-Master's Degree in Psychology, Kinesiology, and/or related fields including Engineering, Public Health, Social Work, and Rehabilitation Sciences or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
-Minimum five years leading strategic initiatives with stakeholders, engaging in knowledge translation activities, mentoring, and overseeing data collection and analysis processes
-Experience in collaborative work environments, mentoring, and knowledge translation
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills
-Exceptional project management skills to produce effective knowledge mobilization outputs and maintain team dynamics and flow of work
-Ability to work independently and also collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
To be successful in this role you will be:
-Accountable
-Communicator
-Organized
-Problem solver
-Team player
Closing Date: 01/05/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 -- $88,290 with an annual step progression to a maximum of # , # Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
