Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Toronto, ON

Compensation: $17.20/hr.

Reports to: Program Lead, Peer Social and Recreation Programs

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Social Services Program Planner who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Assist in the planning and implementation of recreational programming for clients in the GTA, Halton Region, and Hamilton area.
• Support the creation and distribution of the monthly newsletter.
• Provide information to residents in the GTA, Halton Region, and Hamilton area about CNIB programming and peer social groups for individuals with vision loss.
• Facilitate programming held at the Toronto Hub and various community locations, including:
• Communicating with volunteers.
• Preparing and setting up sessions.
• Offering guidance and support to individuals who are blind or partially sighted.
• Perform administrative tasks to support CNIB operations, including:
• Updating the Hub calendar.
• Tracking and recording program attendance, and volunteer hours as directed.
• Sending session reminders.
• Responding to emails and in-person inquiries related to registration, programming, client services, and special events.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Tech savvy, proficient in Microsoft office software, specially excel and word.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and execute a plan of action
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional attitude, self-starter and flexible
• Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing sight loss.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

• Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: May 9, 2025.

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.