Self-employed Project Manager (part-time)

About Myriad Canada

Myriad Canada connects Canadians to their favourite charitable causes – anywhere in the world – by crafting personalized solutions for one-time gifts or recurring donations through donor-advised funds. We provide the due diligence and oversight that charitable projects require. As a member of the Myriad Alliance for Borderless Giving, and through 44 years of relationships built through the Myriad Family, we have access to a strong international network and extensive practical expertise and knowledge.

We are currently seeking a part-time self-employed Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will work on the due diligence and project management we conduct as a key function of our mission.

Role Overview

We are seeking a self-employed individual to provide our team with part-time support in project management. There is the opportunity for this to evolve into an employed and full-time position.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will:

• Work on international project files, following through with each in a timely and appropriate manner;
• Communicate with project partners for the due diligence and monitoring of our projects in more than 50 countries around the world;
• Verify partners’ compliance with requested documents, and track expenses for projects;
• Maintain filing systems for efficient retrieval of information.

The successful candidate is:

• Empathetic, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Highly organised, with strong project management skills;
• Detail oriented, rigorous and reliable;
• Able to work independently and multi-task;
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written;
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a small team environment;
• Proficient in MS Office suite;
• Open-minded, curious and willing to learn;
• Aligned with our values of integrity, transparency, equity, and international solidarity;
• Ideally experienced in managing international charitable projects.

We offer:

• Flexible schedule, with some time required at our downtown Montreal office to collaborate with team members;
• Long-term growth potential within the organization;
• A work environment that is professional and motivating.

Myriad Canada strives to closely reflect the society to which it is committed. We encourage applications from members of groups facing barriers to equity.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter by email to talent@myriadcanada.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest. We apologise in advance that only those invited to interview may receive a response.