Ability Empowerment Day Coordinator, Student

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Catharines seeks an Ability Empowerment Day Coordinator for a part-time position. The role involves creating and delivering events for high school students with disabilities, requiring strong communication and event planning skills. Ideal candidates are Brock University students with a passion for accessibility. The position offers competitive hourly pay based on year of study, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in accessibility through voluntary or advocacy activities.
• Awareness of systems of oppression and their impacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver an online event targeted at high school students with disabilities.
• Assist in event planning, budgeting, and post-event evaluation.
• Conduct outreach to departments across campus.

Skills

Strong personal communication skills

Public presentation skills

Critical thinking

Research skills

Social media content development

Event planning experience

Ability to problem solve

Online video conferencing proficiency

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Overview

Brock University acknowledges the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. Brock is a Top Employer with recognition for culture, diversity, and career opportunities. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group).

Ability Empowerment Day Coordinator, Student

Office of Human Rights and Equity Services

10 Hours per week

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Brock University offers opportunities in leadership, teaching, research, student support services, and administration, with a culture that supports internal career development. We are launching into our next 50 years and seek people with passion and energy to help students achieve their goals.

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Position details

The Human Rights & Equity Office (HRE) supports all Brock community members, addressing human rights, harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. All job applicants are encouraged to review the HRE website before applying. HRE provides equity services and guidance to staff, faculty, and students.

Please note: this is a 10-hour per week contract from October 15, 2025, to March 15, 2026.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Create and deliver an online event targeted at high school students with Disabilities across the province.
• Assist in event planning, budgeting, development, and post-event evaluation.
• Prepare written materials, agendas and minutes.
• Conduct outreach to academic and administrative departments across campus.
• Organize student volunteers.
• Liaise with campus and community partners including select High Schools, the Anti-Ableism and Mental Health Committee, and Ability Empowerment Planning Committee.
• Attend online bi-weekly meetings.
• Attend online training opportunities in Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

What you need to succeed

• Be a current Brock University undergraduate or graduate student at the start of employment.
• Demonstrated interest in accessibility through voluntary, activist, or advocacy activities.
• Strong personal communication skills and public presentation skills.
• Critical thinking and research skills.
• Awareness of systems of oppression and their impacts.
• Social media content development and delivery.
• Online video conferencing proficiency.
• Event planning experience and know-how; time management.
• Ability to work in collaboration with a dynamic team and to work independently, problem solve, and take initiative.

Preferred or Asset Skills

• Previous similar employment experience.
• Lived experience as a member of the Disabled Community.

Accountability and Reporting

Note that there will be mandatory in-person training:

• Sat Nov 8: 10 am – 2 pm
• Sat Jan 24: 10 am – 2 pm
• Sat Mar 7: 10 am – 2 pm

Salary and Benefits

• 2nd year complete: 17.20/hr
• 3rd year complete: 17.35/hr
• 4th year complete: 22.40/hr

Brock University is committed to diversity and Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and people with disabilities. We will accommodate accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). For accommodation, contact Talent Acquisition at Brock University.

We value internal applicants and will notify only those selected for an interview. Interviews are conducted virtually under the current remote operational model. Brock supports flexible work arrangements where possible, with on-campus requirements as needed. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process in line with our Employment Accommodation Policy. For accessibility or accommodation needs, contact Talent Acquisition.

Brock University does not use AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Learn more about Brock University at www.brocku.ca.