02 Oct 8 80 Cities Is Hiring A Project Manager!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our 8 80 Cities team. The Project Manager will have the opportunity to lead and deliver some of 8 80 Cities’ transformative mobility and public space projects and programs, innovative community engagement activities, and be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team advancing healthy, sustainable, and equitable cities. 

Position:  Project Manager
Reports to:  Executive Director
Start Date:  TBD (early September anticipated)
Term:  Full-time permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
Salary:  $63,000.00 annually, paid bi-weekly, less statutory withholdings
Benefits:  Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability.  Employees are responsible for 100% of LTD premiums.
Paid Time Off: 
Three weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated to the term of employment).
Five personal sick/emergency days with pay per year. Five office closure days with pay per year. 
Location: The 8 80 Office is located at 364-401 Richmond Street West, Toronto.  We are looking for a candidate based in the GTHA. 
Application Deadline: July 21, by 5:00 pm ET   

We value flexibility and work-life balance for our team members.  

We are committed to reaching communities underrepresented in the city-building process and the placemaking sector. Our outreach and community engagement activities often occur outside the regular workday hours and include activities in the evening and weekends.  

Travel within and outside Canada is required for this position. 

 Job Description – Project Manager

The Project Manager position plays a key role in advancing the 8 80 Cities mission. The Project Manager oversees and manages the coordination and administration of all aspects of their assigned projects and programs. This is a leadership position. This role includes project development, budgeting, communication, implementation, and evaluation. The Project Manager works closely with diverse partners, funders, clients, and fellow 8 80 Cities staff to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and with clear community benefit and social impact.   

Skills & Qualifications:  

• 3-5 years of project management experience  

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in urban planning, public health, transportation, architecture, urban design, community development, or other related fields  

• Excellent relationship management skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated high attention to detail.
  
•  Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative data and translating data into key insights and recommendations.  

• Experience developing and writing, research, planning, and/or policy reports.  

• Demonstrated knowledge and subject matter expertise in inclusive public space design, community engagement, sustainable mobility and city building issues.  

• Experience developing project proposals and grant applications.  

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time.  

• Willingness to learn, be adaptable and flexible, be a leader, and team player.  

• High level of experience and proficiency in technical design-oriented software (Adobe Suite, GIS) considered an asset.   

• Committed to the 8 80 Cities vision of healthy, happy and sustainable cities for all and our organizational values of empathy, respect, solidarity, positivity, authenticity, creativity, and action. 

Our Anti-Oppression Policy: 

 8 80 Cities is committed to the principle that diversity in staff is its strength. 8 80 Cities defines acts of oppression as any intentionally or unconscious discriminatory behaviour towards an individual or a group of people. 8 80 Cities in all aspects of its operation and at all levels of the organization shall not tolerate acts of oppression and shall address any intentional or unintentional acts of oppression towards an individual or a group of people that creates barriers to access or inclusion on the basis of Race or colour; Ethnicity; Ancestry; Religion or creed; Socio-economic class; Sex; Gender; Sexual orientation; Gender orientation; Receipt of public assistance; Political affiliation; Level of literacy; Citizenship/immigration status; Country of origin; Mental health status; Age; Type of housing; Neighbourhood of residence; Language; Family status; Health status; Ability or any other personal characteristics.   

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic PDF file (labelled with your first and last name) in confidence by Monday, July 21, 2025, no later than 5:00 pm ET to: Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director aorourke@880cities.org. Please reference “2025 Project Manager 8 80 Cities_Your name_Your last name” in the subject line of your email. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.   

About Us

8 80 Cities is a non-profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Our mission is to ignite action and challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable, and sustainable cities. We are guided by a simple but powerful question: What if everything we did in our cities was great for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old? We believe if you start there, you can create better cities for all people. To learn more about our organization and the work that we do please visit www.880cities.org   
 
8 80 Cities is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, promote equity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive for a staff team representing the communities where we work, and we encourage applications from BIPOC candidates and individuals with lived experience that are currently underrepresented in the placemaking sector.