Program Lead, Come To Work

Full-Time, Contract (1 year)
Toronto, ON (home-based)
CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you! We are currently searching for a Program Lead, Come to Work! Reporting to the Manager, Talent Pool, the Program Lead, Come to Work will build the resources necessary to grow and expand the Come to Work program to be national in scope and relevant to all Canadians with sight loss seeking meaningful employment.
Your impact at CNIB

• Contribute to the development of the program delivery framework and implementation process to ensure the Come to Work program is consistent across Canada with a robust talent pool of people moving through the five stages of the program from initial assessment of job readiness through to employment.
• Coach and mentor volunteers and interns assisting with the Come to Work Program.
• Overseeing bi-weekly case conference meetings with the POD to address issues, share ideas to ensure seamless delivery.
• Contribute to the development of and utilization of the appropriate assessment tools for consistency and to ensure data is clean and optimized through Salesforce and that participants have a relevant and actionable goal progression against agreed (documented) timeline.
• Proactively encourage program participants to take advantage of other CNIB programs and services that may benefit them, whether working for themselves or for an employer, offering them opportunities to expand their support network and deepen their community engagement.
• Develop and deliver regional and national program sessions/workshops to Talent Pool members focusing on job-readiness skills.
• Gather and disseminate information on programs, funding, opportunities for the program participants in to assist with pursuing education and career opportunities.

Requirements
Who you are:

• Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature, as well as emotional and social stability when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing sight loss and other functional challenges working relationships is an asset.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, self-directed, and flexible.
• Proficiency/working knowledge of Salesforce an asset.
• Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures
• Must be able to work independently.
• Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience on Regional and Federal government programs or administrative projects an asset.
• Language fluency – Written and Oral – English.
• 5+ years of Job Development, Career Coaching, and/or Management Experience with HR Practices.
• Customer service oriented with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Fluency, written and oral, in French, an asset.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Knowledge of adaptive technology an asset
• 1-3 years in a managerial or coordinator role.
• 5+ years of experience in program development and delivery within a charity/not-for-profit organization.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and vision loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Agile office environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Occasional travel (10%)

Benefits
Apply now!
CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women, gender diverse, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. If at any stage you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to support your accessibility needs. We're excited to review your application!
Please note: while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Closing date: May 23, 2023
About Us
Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, 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 or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.
At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.