Lead Specialist

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Full time $27

We are hiring a dedicated Specialist, Low Vision to join our multidisciplinary team at Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Growing your career as a on_site Specialist, Low Vision is a great opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in strategic planning, problem-solving and have the right passion for the job, then apply for the position of Specialist, Low Vision at Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada today
One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility.

We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Term:
Full-time, Contract (1 Year)

Performs Functional Low Vision Assessments, uses functional vision evaluation instruments to assess visual acuity, visual fields, contrast sensitivity function, color vision, stereopsis, visual perceptual and visual motor functioning, literacy skills in reading and writing, etc.

as they relate to vision impairment and disability.

The Specialist also evaluates work history, educational performance, use of technology, quality of life and aspects of psychosocial and cognitive function.

Conducts research on new optical aids, adaptive equipment, and new findings in the eye care field.

  • Attends professional development training and conferences as required.
  • Delivers public speaking seminars and workshops on low vision services and related topics to community agencies/groups and health care professionals.
  • Interprets medical information.
  • Performs administrative duties, including, but not limited to, data input, documentation of assessments/client contact, and applicable subsidy program(s) as appropriate.
Liaises and builds relationships with community-based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners, health practitioners and stakeholders.

  • Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training.
  • Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students.

Takes initiative to keep abreast of new electronic travel aids and other advances/technologies and techniques in Orientation and mobility.


  • Provides leadership to community groups and partners by educating, advocating and promoting awareness about vision loss.
  • Provides mentorship supervision to apprentice staff within the organization, leadership in training and coaching volunteers, students and staff.
  • Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors)
  • All personnel hired to provide low vision services must meet the requirements of the VLRC National Vision Rehabilitation (Low Vision Specialist) Training Program.
  • Must be graduates from a post-secondary institution with a major in health care or vision i.e. public health or community nursing. Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • High level of competency in relevant computer applications.
  • French is considered an asset.
Service will be provided in office centers, individual homes and/or the community.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours.
  • 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+.Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.

VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

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