Senior Manager, Guide Dog Training Teams (Hybrid)

International Guide Dog Federation; Beckwith; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off including vacation and H

Group insurance benefits

Employer-sponsored pension plan

Yearly rewards and recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

CNIB Guide Dogs in Beckwith, Ontario, is hiring a Manager Guide Dog Training Team to lead the guide dog training program, manage staff, and shape service delivery. This role supports strategic planning, staff supervision, and coordination of training operations to improve outcomes for clients and guide dog Handlers.

The position emphasizes excellence in program management, leadership, and collaboration with CNIB leadership and IGDF standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3+ years direct work experience as Certified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor
• Discipline training and/or CNIB services experience
• Proficient in MS Office suite applications
• Knowledge of client management systems and adaptive technology
• Not-for-profit/vision loss experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements a comprehensive guide dog training program for individuals applying to become guide dog Handlers
• Supports the maintenance of client and canine files in accordance with CNIB and IGDF standards
• Provides guidance into CNIB Guide Dogs strategy and program decisions
• Fulfills responsibilities of a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor and/or Guide Dog Trainer as needed
• Allocates dogs for training within the team of training professionals
• Collaborates with CNIB staff to support organizational goals
• Directs and supports staff, participates in hiring, performance evaluations, and approvals as needed
• Coordinates work schedules for the training team
• Leads program planning and continuous service quality improvement

Job description

CNIB Guide Dogs in Beckwith, Ontario, is hiring a Manager Guide Dog Training Team to lead the guide dog training program, manage staff, and shape service delivery. This role supports strategic planning, staff supervision, and coordination of training operations to improve outcomes for clients and guide dog Handlers.

The position emphasizes excellence in program management, leadership, and collaboration with CNIB leadership and IGDF standards.