Lead Accessibility

Status - Regular Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - a Replacement - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Annually - Salary Grade - $117,989.00 - $138,737.00 - Department - York Region -> Office of the CAO -> People Equity and Culture - Location - Human Resources - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - **Defined Benefit Pension Program** - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - **Employer of Choice** - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - **Benefits and Wellness** - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. - **Inclusive and Diverse Workforce** - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Indigenous Relations is responsible for leading policy, planning and program implementation for Inclusion and Accessibility activities and initiatives; performing as Corporate Lead for Accessibility, coordinating the identification and removal of barriers to accessibility in programs, services and facilities; coordinating and overseeing the preparation and implementation of the Region’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan; leading the implementation, monitoring and compliance of accessibility regulations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); supporting York Region Council’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (YRAAC); providing policy direction and support to all Departments and stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of accessibility plans; and providing thought leadership and leading implementation of plans, policies and programs to advance the vision of the Region as a welcoming and inclusive community including leading all activities and initiatives of the Inclusion Charter for York Region in the organization and the community. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Leads the development and implementation of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for York Region and York Regional Police to meet the requirements of the AODA and to identify, remove and prevent barriers in programs, services and facilities; monitors and reports corporate compliance and accessibility actions including legislated compliance reports. - Monitors and coordinates the corporate response to accessibility legislation reviews and amendments including impacts to the organization. - Leads and oversees assigned project activities and processes, working with multi-stakeholder groups (internal and external) to gather data, stakeholder input and leading practices to inform the actions of the Inclusion Charter for York Region initiative. - Recommends policy changes to the Manager and senior management and participates in the creation of new inclusion policies, including those that address the Region’s provision of services to clients and customers with disabilities, in accordance with legislated requirements. - Works with the Branch Communications Unit and Corporate Communications to develop and implement communication plans to support the actions of the Inclusion Charter for York Region and to raise awareness of Accessib