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Operations Lead Part-Time | Independent Contractor Location: Hybrid (primarily remote, with approximately two in-person meetings per month in Toronto) Time commitment: 20-25 hours per week ABOUT THE ROLE Zabeen Hirji is the Founder of the Purposeful Third Act (P3A) movement, a social enterprise advancing a Third Act defined by social impact, learning, and joy. P3A is building an ecosystem that helps experienced leaders design personalized Third Actsleveraging crystallized wisdom, leadership capability, and social capital to make an impact that matters. Learn more here. Drawing on decades of executive leadership, including 10 years as CHRO at RBC, Zabeen is now a strategic advisor to business and the public sector and a social innovator focused on shaping a future of work and leadership that is more human in an AI-enabled worldand elevating the impact of the HR profession. Her north star is unlocking human potential and building inclusive prosperity. In addition to her advisory work, Zabeen supports governments, universities, and nonprofits (all pro bono) through P3A and related social impact initiatives. This portfolio spans multiple projects and programs and requires strong coordination, follow-through, and operational discipline. We are seeking a highly capable Operations Lead to drive execution across projects, programs, and core workflows. Reporting to the Chief of Staff and Project Director, P3A, this role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, digitally fluent, and enjoys owning work end-to-end in a small, evolving, values-driven environment. WHY JOIN US This is more than an operations role; its an opportunity to join a purpose-driven mission at an exciting stage. You will: Work Directly with Leaders: You will report to the Chief of Staff & Project Director, P3A and work closely with Zabeen Hirji, gaining direct exposure to high-level strategic thought and execution. Contribute to Meaningful Impact: Your work will provide the essential backbone for initiatives focused on unlocking human potential and driving inclusive prosperity. Your work in ensuring priorities are translated into action ensures real-world impact. Accelerate Your Learning: Benefit from an environment rich with learning, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across business, government, and civil society. Interesting and Varied Work: Enjoy the breadth of a generalist role that spans project execution, research, and high-stakes logistics, ensuring no two weeks are the same. WHAT YOU WILL DO You will own end-to-end intake, coordination and follow-through across the portfolioacting as the day-to-day hub so work moves reliably from initiation to completion. This includes: Running day-to-day operations: keeping priorities organized, tracking progress against timelines, maintaining master trackers/documents, and managing follow-through so nothing drops. Delivering projects : owning discrete initiatives end-to-end (planning, workbacks, drafts, coordination, delivery). Supporting high-quality outputs: preparing and updating working materials (briefing notes, decks/docs), conducting desk research, and drafting first versions of deliverables for review. Improving how we work: building and refining simple workflows, templates, and systems (trackers, checklists, cadences), tracking basic progress/metrics, and capturing lessons learned to strengthen execution over time. Workflow administration: scheduling, inbox/message triage, event logistics, and file/records management. YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS This role is well suited to someone who enjoys bringing order and structure to a fast-moving environment. Youre proactive and dependable, with strong judgement and follow-through - you notice whats missing, close loops, and keep priorities on track without being chased. The role includes both coordination and real execution: you will own projects end-to-end and drive them to completion. You bring the following qualities and capabilities: Curiosity and a growth mindset: committed to continuous learning and improvement one suggestion here Exceptional organizational skills: comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously Strong project execution skills: able to build workbacks, track timelines, and drive follow-through Digital fluency: extremely comfortable using digital tools (including AI) Strong attention to detail: pride of ownership and follow-through Strong communication skills: able to draft clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally High professionalism: discretion, reliability, and sound judgment when representing others Comfort with ambiguity : able to work in a small team with evolving priorities and contribute across operational needs Nice to have: undergraduate degree; 3-5 years of relevant experience WORKING MODEL Independent contractor Hybrid, with approximately two in-person meetings per month in Toronto Approximately 20-25 hours per week Must include some consistent regular availability during business hours, 4 business days per week HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application through the LinkedIn jobs posting, and upload one PDF containing: A cover letter note explaining your background and interest Your rsum Applications for this role are only being accepted through this LinkedIn Job Posting. We invite applications from all qualified candidates. For applicants with disabilities requiring accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please contact . TROIS Collective is supporting this search on behalf of our client, Zabeen Hirji. We are partnering closely with the hiring team to manage the recruitment process, including application review, interviews, and candidate communication.