Municipal Accessibility Support Coordinator [Association Of Municipal Administrators]

Municipal Accessibility Support Coordinator (NS Based, hybrid)

Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia, (AMANS) is hiring a Municipal Accessibility Support Coordinator. This position assists municipalities and villages to strengthen their capacity to implement and meet commitments in their accessibility plans. The role is responsible for developing tools, resources, and educational opportunities to support Nova Scotia municipalities and villages to improve accessibility.

Responsibilities include developing and leading the delivery and administration of capacity building initiatives, supporting and advising municipal and village accessibility leads in developing and implementing accessibility projects and plans, and assisting municipalities and villages in navigating new and existing funding initiatives.

To succeed in this job, you will require the ability to:

• Translate knowledge to stakeholders;
• Use research and best practices to inform workplans and program efforts;
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange amongst municipal and village accessibility leads.
• Work with municipal organizations to build on strengths, capacities, resources, and opportunities;
• Use frameworks and models to plan and evaluate initiatives.
• Work independently, take initiative, and work in a team environment;
• Educate, collaborate, communicate and engage with stakeholders;

In addition to a solid understanding/knowledge of accessibility issues and legislation related to accessibility, you are an excellent communicator, skilled and comfortable delivering presentations and facilitating workshops; developing and updating resource materials and communication tools (ex. program website). Your strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) enable you to build and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships. This position requires travel within Nova Scotia.

The Following Would Be An Asset For The Position

• Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification
• Disability related lived experience
• Municipal government experience

This is a term position to March 31, 2024 and is a full-time position (40hrs/week; Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Atlantic), based mainly in a home office, with shared office and meeting space in downtown Halifax. Discussions are underway to extend the contract end date. Salary Range: $62,000- $75,000 AMANS benefits package access that includes a matched retirement savings contribution; an annual wellness grant, shared-cost Health and Dental benefits programs; employer-paid EAP access, annual vacation time, and earned days off available (1/month).

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 4th, 2023 (1PM Atlantic) To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter explaining clearly how your background and experience meets the needs of the Association's Accessibility Program to [email protected] - with the email subject "Accessibility Coordinator".

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Jeff Bishop at [email protected]

For more information about the Association of Municipal Administrators, Nova Scotia and find a copy of the job description, please visit www.amans.ca . Although we thank all applicants, only those chosen for interview will be contacted.