About Western

With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The School of Occupational Therapy Western's School of Occupational Therapy believes in the transformative power of occupation. Through a commitment to social justice, social inclusion, and health and well being, faculty members and students engage in teaching, research and learning that creates positive change locally, nationally and internationally.

Teaching and research in the School of Occupational Therapy is enhanced through a network of international and interprofessional collaborations that broadens the understanding of occupation and motivates students impact the world at individual and societal levels.

Western's School of Occupational Therapy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of occupational therapy and occupational science to create and enact transformational research that advantages society and improves the lives of individuals, families and communities from local to international levels.

Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator/Manager will support and actively contribute to CIHR-funded qualitative and theoretically informed research grounded in critical disability studies, posthuman theory, and relational methodologies. The role will contribute to the conceptual development and operationalization of relational, critical qualitative research design and will conduct advanced qualitative data generation including in-depth interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic fieldwork in adherence with institutional REB and CIHR protocols. The Project Coordinator/Manager will lead and/or support concurrent data analysis informed by relational and posthuman theoretical framings and will engage in iterative analytic memos, theoretical integration, and conceptual synthesis across interdisciplinary literatures (e.g., disability studies, rehabilitation sciences, sociology of health, medicine, and illness). The role will oversee qualitative data management, including secure storage, de-identification, and organization in NVivo or comparable software, and will liaise with research collaborators, community partners, trainees, and advisory committees to support knowledge co-production.

Qualifications





Education

- Undergraduate Degree; Project Management Professional certification
- Actively pursuing or completion of PhD in Disability studies, sociology of health or a relevant area of focus preferred

Experience:
- 2 years' work experience in a related field
- Demonstrated experience applying theoretically advanced analytic frameworks (e.g., posthumanism, assemblage-thinking, new materialisms etc) to empirical research
- Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications and grant-funded research projects
- Experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary and community-engaged research teams.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Qualitative analytic skills, including concurrent data generation and theory informed analysis
- Demonstrate capacity to synthesize complex interdisciplinary literatures and translate conceptual frameworks into research design
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Proficiency in qualitative data management software
- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research (including REB protocols, CIHR guidelines, and ethics governance in human subjects research)
- Strong Familiarity with methods for research design (including experimental designs), implementation, and analysis
- Excellent academic writing skills, including preparation of manuscripts, grant materials, and knowledge translation outputs.
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Strong organization skills with attention to methodological coherence and analytic rigour
- Professional communication skills suited to academic, clinical, and community audiences.
- Familiarity with best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
- Familiarity with project life cycles
- Familiarity with techniques for planning,



managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
- Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
- Familiarity with best practices for change management
- Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the University community
- Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work workplace that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is expected to be filled by an internal applicant. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Project Coordinator/Manager (London)
🏢 Western University
📍 London