Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation

Vision-Loss-Rehabilitation; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) in New Westminster, BC, seeks a Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation to deliver instruction in compensatory independent living skills and assistive technology for Canadians living with vision loss. This role reports to the Manager, Healthcare Operations and involves travel within the province.

Responsibilities include teaching adaptive skills, maintaining documentation, facilitating groups and public education, and collaborating with community partners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss.
• Knowledge and experience working with adaptive technology.
• Demonstrated individual centred approach and commitment.
• Mature and professional attitude.
• Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Self-directed, organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to travel within the province to deliver community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of broad duties: instruction in independent living skills and assistive technology.
• Develop independent living plans with individuals and prioritize goals.
• Teach adaptive skills for personal, household, communication, leisure, mobility, and technology training.
• Assist individuals in acquiring and using assistive devices.
• Promote self-advocacy and access to community resources.
• Maintain case data and documentation per VLRC procedures.
• Provide consultation, public education, and in-service training.
• Perform administrative duties including service tracking and reporting.
• Lead and conduct group sessions and presentations.

Skills

Vision rehab

Adaptive technology

Communication

Travel ability

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Organized/detail oriented

Self-directed

Education

Mohawk College: Instructor for Blind/VI

O&M/Vision Rehab diploma (Montreal)

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

ACVREP CVRT certification eligibility

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently. Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

Position Title: Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation

Location: New Westminster, BC

Status: Full-time, Permanent; existing vacancy

Reports To: Manager, Healthcare Operations

Compensation: $34 - $37.50/ hour

Posting Date: August 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

In covering a broad range of duties and responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance in compensatory independent living skills, and assistive technology, enabling individuals living with vision loss to independently carry out daily activities. This position provides functional expertise for the comprehensive multi-faceted service and operations program.

II. Essential Functions

This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

Assess the independent living needs and abilities of individuals.

With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals, and develops an independent living plan.

Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, indoor orientation & mobility skills, and technology training.

Assists individuals in the acquisition and use of assistive devices.

Promotes self-advocacy skills for individuals living with vision loss to access community programs and resources (i.e. leisure programs, acquisition of adaptive equipment, etc.).

Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Systems and Procedures.

Adherence to professional healthcare documentation, charting, and reporting.

Provides consultation, public education, and in-service training.

Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc.

Maintaining, facilitating, and conducting group sessions and presentations.

Relationships

Liaises and builds relationships with community-based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners, health practitioners and stakeholders.

Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss.

Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training.

Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students.

Problem Solving

Provide timely delivery of services to ensure people living with vision loss acquire skills and assistive technology to remain/regain independence.

Ability to creatively and quickly problem solve to respond to unique individual needs.

Decision Autonomy

Utilizes standard procedures and processes to implement each individual’s unique independent living plan.

Utilizes judgment when determining if the individual requires a referral to another VLRC service or external services.

Leadership

Takes initiative to keep abreast of knowledge in the expertise of vision rehabilitation/independent living skills.

Facilitate and enhance team efforts on a professional level and share specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills.

Provides leadership to community groups and partners by educating, advocating and promoting awareness about vision loss.

Provides leadership in training and coaching volunteers, students and staff.

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss.

Knowledge and experience working with adaptive technology.

Demonstrated individual centred approach and commitment.

Mature and professional attitude.

Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors).

Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.

Decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Self-directed, organized and detail oriented.

Ability to travel within the province to deliver community-based services.

Experience and Education

Graduate of the Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired Program (Mohawk College); or Diploma in Specialized Studies, O&M and Vision Rehabilitation (University of Montreal) an asset.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Eligible for ACVREP Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) certification.

Good command of relevant computer applications.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience running and facilitating groups an asset.

Current clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check

Work Environment

Service will be provided in office centers, individual homes and/or the community.

Willingness to work flexible hours.

Travel will be required.

At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently, and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer:

Comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, corporate discounts, and an employee and family assistance program

• Flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives
• Career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

Inclusive work culture with supportive teams, employee recognition, a joy-in-work wellness program, and mental health supports

Join us to grow your career and make a difference every day.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We strongly encourage people with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate may be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check, depending on the role.

If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, please contact [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion, transferable skills, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply! VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening, assessment, or selection process.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected to move forward may be invited to participate in interviews, assessments, reference checks, and/or background checks, depending on the role.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.