San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre
is looking to fill the following fixed term contract position
Project Manager
For “Empowering our Alternative Voice” Project*
Part-time (25 hours/ week) position for 40 weeks
*This Initiative is made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada
San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre is the CRTC broadcasting licensed owner and operator of the Spanish Language community radio station, CHHA 1610 AM. Since 2004, we were the first dedicated Spanish-language ethnic community radio licensed in Canada on the AM dial.
Our audience consists of people of all ages within the Latin American community in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area whose first language is Spanish, many of whom are new immigrants. Our mission is to empower the cohesive development of the Spanish-speaking community by providing opportunities for promoting cultural heritage and fostering the understanding and respect for diverse cultural roots through programs to assist and support newcomers to Toronto, providing an alternative voice to mainstream media.
The “Empowering our Alternative Voice” project is intended to address the infrastructure (equipment, website and volunteer training) at CHHA 1610AM in order to improve its quality of delivery with upgrades of its DJB equipment, modernizing its website and increasing media access on social media platforms while maintaining the station’s essential historical elements as an alternative community based Latin American news, information and entertainment hub. The project involves the purchasing, installation and implementation of technical equipment and software; the overhaul of its present website, as well as the training of staff and volunteers in the use of these new tools and platforms.
Project Goals:
· Upgrade essential operational Digital Production Equipment for existing DJB system
· Website Modernization to existing website
· Training & Sustainability of staff and Volunteers for upgraded equipment, systems, software and website.
Job Requirements – Who You Are
· Hold a degree or diploma in audio production and technology from an accredited academic or technical institution OR have equivalent experience in audio /radio broadcast production, equipment and systems.
· Experience in audio production and sound recording with a variety of equipment and software.
· Knowledge in the use and technical aspects of the DJB system and software.
· Knowledge of website development and experience with all social media platforms
· Strong people skills: training of staff and volunteers on upgraded equipment.
· Deadline-driven and have an eye for detail.
Details of the Project Manager position:
· Part-time: 25 hours per week
· Title: Project Manager
· Grant Term: 40 weeks, from September 8, 2026, to June 11, 2027
· Start Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
· End date: Friday, June 11, 2027
· Expected working hours: 5 hours per day/ Monday to Friday
We’re seeking a dynamic, determined individual who cares about strengthening community radio. If that sounds like you, please apply with an email cover letter, describing why you want to work at the station and include a current resume and a few examples of your work.
San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre encourages applications from a diverse range
of candidates, including (but not limited to) women, BIPOC individuals, those who identify as
LGBTQ+, and people living with disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in this project.
Application closing date: Friday, September 4th , 2026 @ 5 pm Interview date: Monday, September 7th, 2026 Please Contact: Linda McGlade (Executive Director) at: lmcglade@sanlorenzo.ca
Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applicants. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. This position is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada
