Program Advisor, Bilingual

2 weeks ago

Etobicoke, Canada Best Buddies Canada Full time

**Program Advisor, Bilingual**

**Best Buddies Canada**

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and social change. Someone who enjoys creating partnerships and working with a dynamic and enthusiastic team. Is that you?

Best Buddies Canada is a national charity initiated in 1993 and dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships and leadership opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies Canada has over 500 participating schools; including elementary, middle, high schools, colleges, and universities across the country. In elementary and middle schools, the program is run as a friendship club, while the high school program fosters strong one to one friendships between youth with and without IDD. In university and colleges, students are partnered one to one with adults living with an intellectual or developmental disability through a community agency.

**The Opportunity**

**Duties and Responsibilities Include**:

- Assist new chapters with start-up, resources and training
- Contact program participants, chapter leaders, staff advisors to obtain updates and information
- Assist chapters with problem solving and provide support to students, teachers and host sites
- Creating and updating manuals and other assets
- Conducting reference calls for new members
- Assist with the preparation and execution of presentations about the Best Buddies program to new schools and community organizations
- Other duties as required

**Key Competencies and Skills**:

- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
- **Must be Bilingual - ability to speak, read and write both French and English fluently**:

- Strong writing abilities and keen sense of detail. Impeccable spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
- Ability to clearly articulate the mission of Best Buddies Canada - both spoken and written
- Ability to write persuasively and strong story-telling that strengthens the organizations brand and profile
- Excellent research and collaboration skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as creativity and resourcefulness
- Ability to set clear priorities, design and complete complex projects, and manage time well without close day-to-day supervision
- Willingness and capacity to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

**Education/Experience/Requirements (or equivalent)**
- University or College degree or diploma in community social services or administration
- Experience working with donors and/or volunteers
- Previous experience with Best Buddies an asset
- Must be fully vaccinated against Covid
- **Must have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle. **Employees are reimbursed a mileage allowance for approved school visits

**What We Offer**:

- An exciting opportunity to be part of a leading not-for-profit dedicated to inclusion and social change
- A collaborative and positive work environment
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Health benefits package and performance bonus

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $43,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON M8X 2X9

Application deadline: 2023-05-31

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