Disability Awareness Trainer(S)

The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is looking for training professionals to join our team and drive Disability Inclusion in Ontario’s Workforce.

Position: Disability Awareness Trainer(s)

As a Disability Awareness Trainer, you will:

• Coordinate/broker job opportunities with community employment agencies to provide job candidates and support services
• Engage employment service providers, through various ODEN Connection events, outreach material, and media channels
• Develop and foster relationships between businesses and their local community employment service agencies to facilitate easier access to employees/employment
• Support the marketing and socializing of the Hub Project to Employment Service Providers
• Deliver Disability Awareness and Confidence Training, specifically designed for businesses, to increase employer awareness, employment opportunities and job quality for people who have a disability
• Provide consulting assistance to businesses on disability-related issues, recruitment and on-boarding processes, accessibility, accommodations
• Provide local follow-up supports to businesses that may include coaching, consulting, placement services, workplace assessments, communities of practice, etc.
• Engage and encourage business owners/operators to include people who have a disability in their hiring and recruitment processes
• Participate fully in the promotion and/or delivery of ODEN initiatives such Rethinking Disability Conference, ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series, ODEN Connection events, etc.
• Make presentations to business audiences based on the Business Case for including people who have a disability in the workplace

You are someone who is:

• Able to successfully prioritize and run multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Capable to develop, coordinate and lead training activities
• Passionate about increasing employment opportunities for people who have a disability
• A time management guru
• An excellent communicator
• Exceptional at inspiring others, setting vision, leading, and facilitating effectively

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating training events in corporate settings
• Ability to access reliable transportation
• Knowledge of project evaluation methods to develop performance measures and report on project outcomes
• Strong professional communication and presentation skills
• Must have a functioning office set-up including computer, printer/scanner, web camera and basic headset/microphone, and access to a tablet or laptop during travel
• Experience in business and familiarity with operations, management, human and organizational processes so thatdisability inclusive hiringcan be connected to business strategy, management, and organizational development
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset
• Advanced computer competency with MS Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams)
• 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience and application of adult learning principles, instructional principles and/or methodologies
• Must be proficient with Zoom, RingCentral, CRM databases (Salesforce, Maximizer etc.) and able to learn new platforms/applications quickly

What we bring:

ODEN is small but mighty. We are a strong team of professionals dedicated to high quality, professionalism, and a commitment to impacting change. We believe that work is purposeful, but we strongly respect and expect a work-life balance.

We have a comprehensive health benefit plan for employees, provide retirement savings contributions, access to professional development opportunities and vacation allowance. We work from home, except when we are working in organizations, businesses, and board rooms.

At ODEN we are committed to an accessible, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees are valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of lived experiences, especially candidates who have a disability.

If you believe you are qualified for this role, please submit your cover letter and resume via email [email protected] include the name of the position in the subject line.

If you require assistance to complete the application, please contact us [email protected] discuss your accommodation requirements.

Application deadline is July 7, 2023 @ 4pm ET.

Please note this position is a contract position ending January 2026.

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