Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

CNIB; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

CNIB is seeking a Project Coordinator for the Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology initiative. This part-time role involves managing project phases, coordinating volunteers, and creating accessible training resources for seniors. The ideal candidate will have experience in program coordination and a passion for inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Internal employee referral program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in program coordination or community engagement.
• Education in project management, social work, or community development.
• Experience working with seniors or people with vision loss preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of the project according to the approved timeline.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of Senior Tech Mate volunteers.
• Develop individualized participant training plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Education

Degree or diploma in related field

Job description

Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

Project Coordinator - Empowering Connections, Seniors & Technology

Part Time, Contract (hours per week are flexible)


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
  
  

Eligibility

This position is funded through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) to support the Empowering Connections for Seniors through Technology, in the Lower Mainland. To be eligible to participate in this initiative, individuals must:

• Must be 55+ 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
  
  

Environment

• Ability to occasionally work onsite at the Westminster, BC office
  
  

Be Part of Our Mission

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

Closing date: May 29, 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.

• Disclaimer: updated job posting as of May 14**

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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