Job Title: Research Coordinator

Status: Regular Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Position level: Level 6

Hiring range: $60,731.88 - $70,404.90 annually

Salary range: $60,731.88 - $81,618.57 annually

Job location: Remote/In-person - 393 King Street East, Toronto

A little about us

Hi, we’re Mothercraft, and we’re so excited to meet you! For nearly a century, we've been a trailblazer in promoting healthy child development and supporting families in our community. We're dedicated to excellence and constantly exploring innovative concepts and ideas related to child care and education.

Our approach is grounded in the latest research, which guides every aspect of our work. This includes everything from out high-quality care and enrichment programs, to our specialized services for children and families with unique needs, and our comprehensive training programs for childcare providers and other providers and professionals.

At Mothercraft, we celebrated diversity and strive to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment that welcomes everyone. Join us in our mission to help children thrive and families flourish!

A little about the Early Intervention Department

The Early Intervention (EI) Department offers early intervention/children’s mental health programs designed to reduce risk and to enhance the development for substance-exposed children (prenatal – 6 years) by providing services which address maternal addiction problems and related issues and the mother-child relationship through community based cross-systemic partnerships. The EI department conducts evaluation and research focused on issues relevant to the early intervention programs, which include: Breaking the Cycle (BTC), Parent-Infant Program, and Connections.

Job summary

As our newest Research Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing all research and evaluation of key activities for the Circles of Protection and Connection/Cercles de Protection et de Connexion initiative.

Reporting to the Clinical Psychologist, you’ll work alongside a team of dedicated staff and community partners, delivering and evaluation of the Circle of Security Parenting group and the Connections interpersonal violence group intervention across Ontario. Sound exciting? Here’s a little more…

As a Research Coordinator, you will...

Conceptualize and conduct research activities in support of Circles for Protection and Connection/Cercles de Protection et de Connexion project, ensuring consistency with established methodological approaches and models, adherence to project timelines, and completeness of documentation
Communicate to Project team developments/progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner
Develop collaborative links with stakeholders in related program areas to gain exposure to, and build knowledge on research activities and approaches, to improve conceptual development and implementation of program
Work closely with the Project Coordinator in the implementation and evaluation of the project
Source and conduct literature reviews
Develop metrics for all project activities across phases of service
Develop, organize and conduct focus group sessions to collect information
Liaise and work collaboratively with intervention site community staff and research partners
Provide support to Indigenous graduate student and Research Advisor

You will be set up for success if you have...

Master's degree (MA/MSc) in a related discipline (e.g., psychology, public health, social work, sociology or a similar field); Doctoral degree (PhD) an asset
Minimum 3 years of related experience in research coordination and/or program evaluation, including data management and analysis
Graduate level training in research methods and statistics, including qualitative methods and program evaluation
Bilingual in English and French preferred
Knowledge of SPSS is required
Experience in working with diverse groups
Knowledge of the child and family violence sector
Satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check

As the ideal candidate, you possess...

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A flexible, positive, and collaborative approach to teamwork with the ability to work on a multidisciplinary team

Why you'll love working at Mothercraft

Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Mothercraft, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to a comprehensive benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here’s how we do it…

Team: We're a team of passionate individual who are committed to supporting healthy child development and making a positive impact on families and communities.
Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage, ensuring that you and your family are well-taken care of.
Pension: Take advantage of our defined benefit pension plan, which provides financial security and stability for your future.
Time off: Enjoy generous paid time off, including vacation starting at 3 weeks, 12 sick days, and 3 floater days a year, allowing you to take the time you need to recharge and relax.
Financial wellness: Participate in our financial wellness program through Enriched Academy, which provides resources and tools to help you achieve your financial goals and improve your financial well-being.
Life-long Learning: We're life-long learners here at Mothercraft. Grow your skills and knowledge through our professional development opportunities which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field.
Extra Support: Access our Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential support and resources to help you and your family with a wide range of personal and professional challenges.

Next Steps

Apply today by submitting your resume by May 19, 2026. We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants for their submissions. However, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note this position is supported by time-limited grant funding and the funding is expected to be in place until March 2031.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mothercraft is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations that we support. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Mothercraft strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources Department in advance of attending an interview. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible.

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