Assistive Technology Specialist

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Full time
Job Title: Assistive Technology Specialist

At Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Assistive Technology Specialist to join our team. As an Assistive Technology Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping individuals with vision loss to identify their personal needs and requirements as it relates to assistive technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess individuals with sight loss to help them identify their personal needs and requirements as it relates to assistive technology solutions.
  • Write comprehensive assessment reports.
  • Make recommendations on assistive technology and training solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals.
  • Assist individuals with a plan for the implementation of assistive technology recommendations, including acquisition, setup, and configuration of the assistive device.
  • Deliver public speaking seminars and workshops on assistive technology and related topics to community agencies/groups and others.
  • Demonstrate assistive technology options and solutions to both internal and external audiences.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge and experience working with individuals of all ages with sight loss.
  • Basic understanding of the principles of low vision and the impact of visual demands when transferred to electronic visual displays.
  • General understanding of other disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors) and how this affects assistive technology selection and instruction.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
  • Mature and professional attitude.
  • Self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Demonstrated client-centered approach and commitment.
  • Working confidentially in a technology-intensive operation environment.
Education and Experience:
  • College diploma or university degree in technology.
  • Courses or certificate in teaching and training.
  • Graduate of training courses that are designed or delivered by VLRC, or by an external provider on behalf of VLRC.
  • Extensive knowledge of blindness and low vision assistive technology.
  • Good command of relevant computer applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Work Environment:

Service will be provided in VLRC centers, individual homes, and/or the community. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel overnight is required.



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