Job Opportunity

Position: Project Manager
Organization: Park People
Location: Toronto / GTA, Ontario

We are hiring for two (2) project managers, based in the Greater Toronto area.

In these permanent full-time roles, you will join Park People’s dynamic programming team to help strengthen community involvement in urban parks across the Park People network in major Canadian cities, including supporting programs delivered in the City of Toronto.

Role #1: Project Manager, Toronto Projects

We are seeking a community builder with experience organizing community outreach activities and events, delivering high-impact programs, and a breadth of knowledge of Toronto’s municipal and non-profit landscape. This role is about building relationships, championing community voices, and delivering impactful programs that animate local parks across Toronto.

As a Project Manager with the Toronto Park People team, you will lead and support the delivery of community-based projects, including our micro-granting programs like Sparking Change, InTO the Ravines, Arts in the Parks, and other citywide programs, and our local Park network that supports grassroots park groups.

You will work closely with local park groups, community leaders, municipal staff, and non-profit partners to turn parks, ravines, and public spaces into vibrant hubs for connection, care, culture, and civic participation.

You’ll play a key role in amplifying community knowledge and supporting local park groups as they animate Toronto’s urban parks and contribute to our communications and strategic efforts, ensuring alignment of local efforts with national goals and strategic plans.

Experience and Qualifications:

This position is ideal for a creative, organized, collaborative person passionate about parks and committed to equity, justice, and community-led change.

The successful candidate will bring a substantial equity and trauma-informed lens, familiarity with Toronto’s municipal and non-profit sectors, and a deep understanding that parks are not just green infrastructure, but platforms for grassroots leadership, collective joy, and local resilience.

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in community engagement, capacity building, and or network development
• Experience in event planning and delivery with demonstrated project coordination and implementation experience
• Experience in relationship building with community leaders and organizations
• Knowledge of the Greater Toronto Area municipal landscape and other key public park stakeholders
• Strong understanding of anti-oppression and equity principles and practices, and experience designing, supporting, and facilitating inclusive community programs and or research through this lens
• Experience writing grant reports and compiling evaluation data
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience working in the Google Office Suite is preferred
• Multilingualism (languages commonly spoken in neighbourhoods across Toronto) is an asset

Role #2: Project Manager, Networks and Partnerships

We are looking for a bilingual project manager with experience working across an extensive network of stakeholders, administering granting programs and research projects (e.g., skills and knowledge in public life studies, quantitative and qualitative data analysis), and delivering events.

As a Project Manager of Networks and Partnerships, you will plan and execute the delivery of TD Park People grants and support Park People’s national network of park leaders, research projects, and events. This includes developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships and activities with Park People’s network members and partners in Toronto and other major Canadian cities.

This role is key in leading research activities, including public life studies and surveys, interviews, focus groups, or evaluation-related activities, on-site and remote.

You will support Park Friends groups and organizations by providing event organization support and organizational development assistance, and co-developing resources, toolkits, and capacity-building opportunities with communities.

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in capacity building, community-based research, and other methodologies, and or network development
• Experience writing grant reports and compiling evaluation data
• Strong understanding of anti-oppression and equity principles and practices, and experience designing, supporting, and facilitating inclusive community programs and or research through this lens
• Experience in event planning and delivery with demonstrated project coordination and implementation experience
• Knowledge and experience working in the Google Office Suite is preferred
• Bilingual in French and English is a strong asset, written and spoken

A few other things that aren’t required but would be an asset in either role:

• Experience in organizations working nationally and or in hybrid, remote, and in-person workplaces
• Experience in non-profit fundraising proposal writing
• Good understanding of and ability to navigate different social media platforms

About Park People

Park People supports and mobilizes community park groups, community organizers, non-profits, park professionals, and funders to activate the power of parks to build strong communities, healthy environments, and resilient cities.

We are actively working to hire, meaningfully engage with, and include guidance and input from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in ways that centre intersectionality, Indigenous resilience​, and ​anti-racist principles. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workspaces and programs, and encourage applications from BIPOC candidates.

Park People is a great place to work

• We offer a generous benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation time, annual cost-of-living increases, and a pension plan.
• We have a fantastic work culture with brilliant, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• We work in a hybrid environment with colleagues across the country. Our strong culture of collaboration supports a hybrid in-person and remote workplace.
• We value flexibility and work-life balance for our team members and offer flexible work hours.
• We offer time and funding to support education and training, and grow professionally with progressive career opportunities as Park People grows.
• We allow you to lead change and impact communities across Canada.

Location: We will consider candidates based in the Toronto Area or GTA, and we are open to a blend of remote and in-person/onsite days in a typical work week.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Anticipated Start Date: Mid-August 2025

Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic file by July 4, 2025, to hr@parkpeople.ca and indicate which role you are applying for. If you would like to be considered for both positions, please submit one application and indicate your interest in both positions in your cover letter.

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