Program Coordinator CTW

Full Time, Contract

New Westminster, BC or Victoria, BC

Reports to: CTW Team Lead

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 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 delivering and monitoring best-in-class program activities and workshops.
• Engage participants through intake process and set them up for successful participation in Come to Work program by connecting them with appropriate community resources including vocational partners.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to Come to Work program participants who are new to vision loss and/or in school.
• Assist in creating and leading an amazing team to work with passion, determination, ambition, and a positive spirit to change people's lives and society itself. Also, ensuring an understanding of, and compliance with, all CNIB's policies and procedures.
• Assist in building strong community relationships through outreach efforts by identifying, developing, and stewarding strong and effective relationships and partnership with community.
• Help advocate for and promote an understanding and awareness of vision loss through public education and in-house training.
• Work closely with the Program Lead, and collaborate effectively with the wider management team, staff, and volunteers locally and at a national level.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• University degree in relevant field.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in employment and vocational field with a focus on employment preparation, skills training and employment coaching.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working and/or volunteering at a not-for-profit organization considered an asset.
• A track record of successful people skills encompassing establishing, developing and maintaining positive relationships with individuals seeking services, partnerships with organizations, and overall team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of online platforms CRM software such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce considered an asset.
• Knowledge of job accommodation practice and assistive technology.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience.
• Proven strong time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills.
• Effectively demonstrates understanding and championing of diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• 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.

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

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

Closing date: June 14, 2024.

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.