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Coordinator, Advocacy

CNIB

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Job summary

Join CNIB as a Coordinator, Advocacy, where you'll help maximize independence for those with sight loss. You'll create and implement programs for diverse communities, support accessibility initiatives, and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating equitable spaces.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

Education in a relevant field preferred.
Interest in advocacy and public policy.
Experience with assistive technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate community outreach efforts.
Facilitate advocacy programs for participants.
Analyze programs and implement necessary changes.

Skills

Advocacy

Disability rights

Strong writing skills

Education

Post Secondary education in a related field

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

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Compensation: $17.20/hour

Reports to: Program Lead, Advocacy & Community Engagement

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.

Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Ottawa, ON

Compensation: $17.20/hour

Reports to: Program Lead, Advocacy & Community Engagement

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 Coordinator, Advocacy 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

Contribute to maximizing the independence and personal empowerment of people who are blind or partially sighted.
Provide support with the development and implementation of interactive activities and programming for people of all ages living with sight loss from youth to seniors
Inclusively facilitate advocacy programs for participants with sight loss, along with family members and friends, regardless of income
Analyze programs on an ongoing basis and implement changes with prior approval
Coordinate community outreach efforts with regional and local CNIB foundation staff and volunteers.
Provide communication support such as key messages, social media and program offerings
Support CNIB Accessibility and Research initiatives.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

Post Secondary student or recent graduate in a related field preferred.

Experience And Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in advocacy, disability rights and public policy.
Knowledge and experience in advocacy.
Strong writing skills.
Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
Mature and responsible.
Must be able to work independently.
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

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: June 30, 2025

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.

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