Project Manager & Researcher: Cross-Appointment Position between DAWN Canada and CRIAW-ICREF

DAWN Canada (Disabled Women's Network of Canada) and the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager & Researcher to lead the implementation of a multi-year national research project, Framing the Framework, funded by Accessibility Standards Canada. The position will play a central role in advancing intersectional approaches to accessibility standards, federal programs, services, and funding systems.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced researcher and project leader who is passionate about disability justice, gender equality, intersectionality, and systems change.

- Employment Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
- Salary: $60,000 to $70,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Location: Hybrid
- Minimum 2 days per week at CRIAW's Ottawa office

- Remaining days worked remotely

- Term: This is a full-time term contract position for one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension. The project is expected to end in March 2029.
- Reports to: CRIAW-ICREF and DAWN Canada
- Start Date: November 2026

About the Project

Framing the Framework is a national research initiative examining how intersectional analysis is applied within federal programs, services, funding systems, consultation processes, and accountability frameworks, and how this influences accessibility for women and gender-diverse people with disabilities. The project is being conducted in partnership with DAWN Canada and CRIAW.

The research will include literature reviews, interviews, community engagement, systems analysis, knowledge mobilization activities,



and the development of evidence-informed recommendations to support more inclusive accessibility standards.

About the Organizations

About DAWN Canada

DAWN Canada (Disabled Women's Network of Canada) is a national feminist disability organization that advances the rights, inclusion, and equality of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities. DAWN Canada works to address the unique barriers faced by women at the intersections of disability, gender, race, Indigeneity, poverty, and other forms of marginalization through research, advocacy, policy development, education, and community engagement. The organization works to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of women and gender-diverse people with disabilities are reflected in legislation, programs, services, and decision-making processes.

About CRIAW-ICREF

The Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) is a national not-for-profit feminist organization focused on researching and documenting women’s social and economic position in Canada using an intersectional feminist lens. The organization uses feminist, intersectional, and participatory approaches to conduct research, mobilize collective knowledge, and advance women’s rights.



CRIAW’s activities flow from an overarching goal to provide tools and information to help organizations take action to advance social justice and equality for all women. CRIAW works with feminist researchers and activists, community organizations, and policy makers across Canada to address systemic inequalities and promote systemic change.

Working Together

This position represents a unique cross-appointment between DAWN Canada and CRIAW, bringing together expertise in disability justice, intersectional feminism, public policy, and community-based research. The successful candidate will work closely with both organizations, helping to strengthen collaboration and contribute to a national research initiative that aims to advance inclusive and intersectional approaches to accessibility standards, public programs, services, and funding systems. The position will also involve collaboration with a broad network of disability, feminist, Indigenous, academic, government, and community partners across Canada.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful systems of change while working alongside two nationally recognized organizations committed to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and social justice.

Position Summary

The Project manager & Researcher will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and delivery of the project. The successful candidate will lead research activities, manage project timelines and partnerships, coordinate participant engagement, supervise project deliverables, and ensure the successful completion of all reporting requirements.

This role requires someone who can balance solid research skills with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Key Responsibilit

📌 Project Manager (Canada)
🏢 Criaw-Icref
📍 Canada