Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator

**Description**:
**How to Apply**:
**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Social / Human Studies such as Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Disability or Gender Studies, or related field
- Strong working knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA), Ontario Human Rights Code and all relevant related legislation
- Minimum two to three years related experience, preferably in a municipal setting
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills including interaction with Council, members of the public, staff, external community groups and associations, school boards and Committees
- Ability to work with a high degree of professionalism and mínimal supervision
- Exceptional customer service and time management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office including Microsoft Office and the ability to create and / or remediate communications (Microsoft Office documents) to be accessible
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- Demonstrated safe work practices
- Valid Class G Driver’s License with provision to own vehicle and acceptable Driver’s Abstract
- Completed Police Records Check

**Assets**:

- Experience researching grant opportunities and writing successful grant proposals

**Duties**:

- Coordinating corporate accessibility and inclusion efforts to ensure equity in carrying out the County’s mission, vision and strategic plan
- Assist with developing and implementing strategic actions and service improvements related to the County’s Multi-Year Accessibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plans to address accessibility and inclusion needs of employees, residents and visitors
- Assist with identifying, removing, and preventing barriers and bias, and coordinating and delivering relevant training initiatives
- Assist with coordinating internal and external groups working on accessibility, equity and inclusion initiatives, including coordinating meetings, facilitating discussions, documenting project plans and report writing
- Assist with reporting on the County's compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by working with staff to coordinate the implementation of accessibility standards for the corporation
- Assist with analyzing site plans to meet legislative compliance
- Partner with community organizations, municipal partners, and members of the public, and may be required to represent the County at various meetings and events
- Assist with the creation of facilitation plans, AODA compliance standards and project plans
- Attend at Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings, when required
- Be a resource for staff, community partners, customers / the public on issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and human rights legislation
- Receive and assist with the resolution of accessibility related complaints or concerns
- Assist with the planning and implementation of training, awareness sessions and events for internal and external audiences
- Other duties as assigned

**Annual Salary Range**: $65,101 - $76,167 (Job Grade 5) 35 hours per week

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The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.