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CNIB Foundation Assistant, CNIB Recreation and Administration in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Assistant, CNIB Recreation and Administration
Full Time, Contract
Winnipeg, MB
Reports to: Team Lead
Direct Reports: No
Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.
Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.
We're looking for a mission-driven Assistant, CNIB Recreation and Administration who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.
Your Impact at CNIB
Assist with development and delivery of recreation group outings.
Assist in researching local community programs and events for participants to attend.
Build partnerships with other organizations to ensure that programs are inclusive for blind and partially sighted individuals.
Assist Program Leads, as required, in carrying out activities related to programs. This may include planning and implementing activities.
Assist Program Leads with administrative tasks as required.
Effectively communicates opportunities with volunteers and identifies volunteer interests.
Execute Foundation Program participant outreach calls and emails.
Provide reception coverage.
Data-entry and scanning of participant information where required.
Who you are:
Education and Certifications
- Attended full time University/College or Senior High School in the past academic year.
Experience and Qualifications
Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office 365 applications and experience working in databases.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Customer Service experience an asset.
Experience working with disabilities an asset.
Applicants will require a police record check prior to the offer of employment.
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.
Perks
We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
Be Part of Our Mission
If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.
Closing date: June 17, 2024.
Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Working Together for Change
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
Learn more about our mission here (https://www.cnib.ca/en?region=on) .