Outreach Coordinator, Come to Work

Outreach Coordinator, Come to Work

Full-Time, Contract

Vancouver, BC or Victoria, BC

Reports to : Team Lead, CTW BC

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 Outreach 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

• Designing, planning and execution of outreach activities to SME's related to CNIB's Come to Work Program.
• Engaging with SME's in the industries that the Talent Pool are actively seeking to work in.
• Regular follow up with potential and current partners and participants by phone, email and in person.
• Respond to program inquiries and track results.
• Conducts research on a variety of topics as required.
• Regularly report on project deliverables.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of the team and work independently to achieve program goals.
• Actively networks and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partner program providers, community-based volunteer groups, and other stakeholders critical to the delivery of the Come to Work program.
• Effectively manage conflicting deadlines and competing priorities at a fast pace, while still producing high-quality work.
• Records evidence of work accomplished and provides details as requested.

Requirements

Who you are :

Education and Certifications

Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven time management and organization skills; receptive to changing priorities, deadlines and procedures.
• Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficiency / working knowledge of Salesforce an asset.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Customer service oriented with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience in reporting on government or administrative project, an asset.
• Professional attitude, results oriented, self-directed and flexible.
• 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.
• Proven knowledge of existing programs and program providers to establish / re-establish working relationships is an asset.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Language fluency Written and Oral English.
• Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset.
• 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.

Work Environment

• Agile office environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Occasional travel within the region.
• This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days / week in office, at either of our Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George or Kelowna Hubs and 3 days working remotely.

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 : October 17, 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.