Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

CNIB; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with vision loss. As a Project Coordinator, you will lead initiatives aimed at creating inclusive communities across Canada. This role involves managing project phases, coordinating volunteer efforts, and ensuring resources are accessible. With a focus on community engagement and support, you will work collaboratively to make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about inclusivity and have a background in project management or community development, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a diverse team committed to changing lives and breaking barriers.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination or community engagement.
• Education in project management, social work, or community development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the project according to the approved timeline.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of Senior Tech Mate volunteers.
• Track progress and collect data for evaluation and final reporting.

Skills

Program Coordination

Community Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Collection

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in related field

Job description

Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

Location: Lower Mainland (Vancouver, North Shore, Tri-Cities, Surrey/Delta, Richmond)

Compensation: $19/hr -$25/hr

Reports to: Team Lead, Technology & Next Generation

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Part Time, Contract


Location: Lower Mainland (Vancouver, North Shore, Tri-Cities, Surrey/Delta, Richmond)


Compensation: $19/hr -$25/hr


Reports to: Team Lead, Technology & Next Generation


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 Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology 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

• Lead and manage all phases of the project according to the approved timeline
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of 10 Senior Tech Mate volunteers
• Develop individualized participant training plans in collaboration with volunteers
• Schedule and oversee training sessions at senior residences
• Ensure resources are accessible and available in alternate languages and formats
• Track progress and collect data for evaluation and final reporting
• Liaise with CNIB staff & community partners
  
  
  

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination or community engagement
• Education in project management, social work, community development, or a related field
• Experience working with seniors, newcomers, and/or people with vision loss is preferred
• Multilingual abilities are considered an asset
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Understanding of assistive technology and accessibility principles
• Ability to engage with multicultural communities and multilingual environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with data collection, reports, and evaluation metrics
• 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
  
  
  

Benefits

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
• Enticing internal employee referral program
  
  

Be Part of Our Mission

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

Closing date: May 19, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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