Program Lead, Accessible Technology

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

**Program Lead, Accessible Technology**:
**Full Time, Permanent**

**Toronto, ON**

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for a **Program Lead, Accessible Technology** Reporting to the Manager, Programs & Community Engagement, this position will play a key role in changing the lives of Canadians who are blind or partially sighted by optimizing access and the accessibility of technology that helps to level the playing field for people with vision loss in every aspect of their lives.

**Your impact at CNIB**:

- Recruit, train, engage and actively manage an integrated team of staff and volunteers who will be accountable for promoting CNIB's efforts in accessibility technology, develop partnerships in the technology sector to better support the need of the client, as well as developing and delivering new programs to those who are blind or partially sighted.
- You will execute 1:1 support or group support to clients.
- Assist with the management of your program's budget.
- Develop implementation plans to maximize the success of the accessible technology & SmartLife in our foundation programs and in your local market.
- Lead and manage outcome evaluation processes for this program in your region, using a national framework.
- Champion CNIB's high standards of client and customer service, ensuring they are universally understood by staff and volunteers, and continuously upheld across all aspects of local operations.
- Build strong, positive relationships with program participants, and seek insight into their unique needs, goals and lived experiences.
- Work closely with CNIB’s Philanthropy team to maximize donor investment in this program
- providing information and support for various types of appeals and impact reports and liaising directly with prospective and existing donors to secure, retain and upgrade their philanthropic and/or volunteer support.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:

- An active member in the blindness community.
- Extensive knowledge in accessibility and adaptive technology.
- A track record of successful people management encompassing leading, managing, and motivating teams of staff and volunteers.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to plan and deliver clear communications to a dispersed audience.
- Connections to youth-based community organizations.
- Working knowledge of national volunteer organizations with a branch, region and/or membership-based structure.
- Effectively demonstrates understanding and championing of diversity and accessibility issues.
- Good relationship/team builder and networking skills with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent analytical, problem definition and problem-solving skills.
- Proven time management, planning, coordinating and organization skills; proactive in initiating multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
- Professional attitude, results oriented, strategic, and flexible.

**We want to hear from you if you have**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience with accessibility technology and delivery within a charity/not-for-profit organization.
- Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit or charity.
- Relationships with employers and experience in educating employers on the accessibility of software.
- Extensive experience in training people with vision loss on utilizing accessible technology.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience in developing service delivery models.
- Experience in delivering training workshops and devising presentations.
- 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**:

- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Willingness to work from different locations.
- Travel will be required.

**Benefits**

**Closing date: August 1, 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 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.

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