Specialist, Cnib Guide Dogs

**Specialist, CNIB Guide Dogs**:
**Full-Time Permanent, Canada**

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for a **Specialist, CNIB Guide Dogs** Reporting to the Director of Operations and Business Development, the Specialist will provide partner-facing project oversight, coordination, and administration for CNIB Guide Dogs.

The role includes planning, organizing, leading, and controlling project activities; and is responsible for interacting and communicating with CNIB Puppy Raising Supervisors/Guide Dog Training staff/Canine Campus Operations across the country, driving momentum on projects, reviewing, and communicating all project progress and interim results to ensure alignment with the overall organizational mission.

**Your impact at CNIB**:

- Support with recruitment of 600 new volunteers by designing, executing, and evaluating recruitment campaign for the Guide Dog program; and by designing a re-engagement plan for existing volunteers that will improve communication and increase connection with our mission by creating meaningful volunteer opportunities.
- Develop impactful Volunteer Onboarding and Training templates and resources specific to CNIB Guide Dogs requirements and in line with CNIB's standards across the country.
- Support with the development of standardized, bilingual documentation and ensures best practices are in place and adhered to the Volunteer Engagement Program.
- Be the key liaison for CNIB Guide Dogs staff who require guidance on volunteer-related matters and takes the lead in training staff on CNIB Guide Dogs volunteer procedures.
- Works with National Volunteer Engagement team to develop new recruitment, retention and stewardship strategies and events that help CNIB Guide Dogs maintain a consistent base of volunteers to support Guide Dog Program expansion at this critical time.
- Works within the CNIB risk matrix to evaluate processes and policies that mitigate the organization risk and keeps volunteers and participants safe.
- Assists with development and execution of Volunteer Engagement activities, such as regular engagement session programming, National Volunteer Week, and other stewardship campaigns.
- Developing and reviewing training materials for each volunteer role and supporting with orientation events and activities for new volunteers.

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

- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and able to work independently.
- Flexible and dynamic with well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Professional attitude, self-starter and flexible to an evolving program department.

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

- Minimum 2-year related experience.
- College or University diploma/degree in a related field such as, Project Management or Volunteer Engagement.
- Skills in CRM software such as Salesforce are 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**:

- Willingness to work flexible hours when required.
- Some travel might be required

**Benefits**

**Closing date: February 21, 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.