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Specialist, Career and Employment

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Vision Loss Rehabilitation Full time

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently.

Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we're committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at or call

Position Title: Specialist, Career and Employment

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Term: Full-time, Contract – 15 months

Reports To: Manager, Healthcare Operations

Salary: $28.19/hour

Posting Date: November 25, 2025

Closing Date: December 5, 2025

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Provides employment counselling to assist people with vision loss to find, retain and maintain employment; and to develop and support post-secondary individualized employment goals.

II. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

. Maintains file of current labour market information.

  • Maintains all case data and labour market documentation consistent with VLR systems and procedures.
  • Works in partnership with employers to develop accommodation plans.
  • Assists individuals in employment preparation, skills training, job search, and job maintenance.
  • Maintains contact with existing employers and outreaches to prospective employers.
  • Performs administrative duties including but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc.

Relationships:

  • Builds and maintains relationships with employers, community resources, and government funders.
  • Facilitates or participates in employment related workshops.
  • Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health as it relates to employment through consultation public education and in-house training.
  • Works with divisional and national career support program team to share resources, practices, experiences, and ideas for creating new career support programs

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact:

  • Provide timely delivery of career and employment services to individuals to work towards their employment related goals and ability to remain or become employed.
  • Ability to creatively and quickly problem solve to respond to unique individual needs.

Decision Autonomy:

  • This position has latitude to implement the mutually agreed upon action plan.

Leadership:

  • Take initiative to keep abreast of new career counselling and rehabilitation issues and information.
  • Provides leadership in community groups and partners by educating, advocating and promoting awareness about vision loss and the benefits of hiring a person with a disability.
  • Provides leadership in training and coaching volunteers, students and staff.
  • Facilitates and enhances team efforts on a professional level and share specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills.

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss is an asset.
  • Well developed interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Self-directed, organized and detail oriented.
  • Demonstrated client centred approach and commitment.
  • Knowledge of job accommodation practice and relevant legislation.
  • Proficient in the use of computers.
  • Knowledge of the tools and practices used in career development, guidance, and vocational assessment.

Experience and Education:

  • Three to four years of experience in employment and vocational counselling with a focus on employment preparation, placement, retention, and marketing.
  • Education related to disability studies, counselling, or career development.
  • Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
  • Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and vision loss is considered an asset.
  • Accreditation in counselling or rehabilitation would be an asset.

Work Environment:

  • Service will be provided in at VLR local office, places of employment and the community.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours.
  • Willingness to travel.

Benefits

At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently — and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits for health, vision, dental, and mental health supports.
  • Flexible work arrangements, paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives
  • Career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
  • Inclusive work culture with supportive teams, and meaningful work

Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women and 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, please contact We'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion, transferable skills, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to applyVLRC does not use AI tools in its screening, assessment, or selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.