Impactful Program Coordinator, Vision Mates & Peer Support

Canadian National Institute for the Blind; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

CNIB in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Program Coordinator for Vision Mates and Peer Support in Northern Alberta. You will recruit and supervise volunteers, coordinate peer groups, and maintain records to ensure a high-quality participant experience.

You will collaborate with Mobile Hub and other teams, manage local logistics, and contribute to funder reporting. A post-secondary degree and 1–3 years in volunteer coordination or program delivery are preferred, with flexibility for occasional evenings

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer recruitment and frontline supervision - recruit, screen, onboard, train, and supervise volunteers for Vision Mates and Peer Mentorship in Northern AB.
• Program delivery - schedule, facilitate, and support peer groups and Vision Mates matches; ensure participant follow up and quality of experience.
• Participant engagement - build relationships with participants and implement volunteer recognition initiatives.
• Data entry and local reporting - maintain Salesforce records for program activity; produce timely local program summaries and contribute to funder reporting when necessary.
• Local logistics - coordinates venue bookings for support groups, materials, and travel for local activities.
• Collaboration - work with Mobile Hub, Accessible Technology Coaches, Children and Youth and the Senior Manager, Programs and Operations Manager to align processes and share best practices.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Program delivery

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

CNIB in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Program Coordinator for Vision Mates and Peer Support in Northern Alberta. You will recruit and supervise volunteers, coordinate peer groups, and maintain records to ensure a high-quality participant experience.

You will collaborate with Mobile Hub and other teams, manage local logistics, and contribute to funder reporting. A post-secondary degree and 1–3 years in volunteer coordination or program delivery are preferred, with flexibility for occasional evenings