Full Time, Contract

Halifax, NS OR Sydney, NS

Compensation: $19/hour - $25/hr.

Reports to: Program Lead, Volunteer & Community Engagement

Contract date: August 4, 2025, to March 27, 2026 (35 Week Contract)

Direct Reports: No

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 Program Coordinator, CNIB NS 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.

• Support the delivery of recreation programs offered by CNIB including scheduling guest speakers, developing games and activities, and hosting in-person and virtual events
• Oversee the "Weekly Call List" including sharing upcoming events, overseeing volunteer callers, and filling in to make calls as needed.
• Identify new ways to engage and connect with CNIB members.
• Oversee the "CNIB Play Library" encouraging people to borrow and try accessible toys, games, and sports equipment.
• Organize and deliver Mobile Hubs in communities across Nova Scotia.
• Assist with the Smart Life Centre (formerly Shop CNIB) with product demonstrations and sales.
• Provide hands-on tech support to people learning to use their computer or other smart devices in their home or at the CNIB Office.
• Conduct evaluation calls with clients who have receive iPhones through our Phone It Forward program.
• Conduct calls with clients to raise awareness of CNIB Programs and update the CNIB Database.
• Conduct data entry to track client participation, while also registering clients and updating their contact and demographic information.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

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

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in creating impactful and engaging programs with a participant focus, ideally related to peer support, emotional support, volunteers, and/or technology.

• Knowledge of adaptive technology or a passion to learn.
• Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit or charity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when communicating with a diverse audience; you must be passionate about working with seniors!
• The ability to meaningfully engage volunteers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and motivation they need to be successful.
• A demonstrated understanding and track record of championing diversity and accessibility issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
• Professional attitude, results-oriented, strategic and flexible.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• 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.

• Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings as needed).
• Moderate travel is required. A valid driver's license can be helpful, but not having one due to sight loss will not be a disadvantage.
• A hybrid work arrangement, with regular in-office days and occasional remote work. This balance may shift if the successful candidate is based out of Sydney, NS

Benefits

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

Closing date: July 7, 2025

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

Working Together for Change

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.