Director, Accessibility Advisory Services - Ontario, Canada - Rick Hansen Foundation

Rick Hansen Foundation

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Ontario, Canada

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Description

Business Unit:
Accessibility Advisory Services

Reports to:
VP, Strategic Initiatives

Status:
Full-time, Ongoing

Start Date:
May 2024

Salary Range:
$85, $115,000.00 per year

Location:
Remote and/or RHF Office, Travel Required

Founded on the legacy of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour, the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) is a Canadian registered charity with the vision of creating a fully inclusive and accessible world where people with disabilities are living to their full potential.

Through our programs and partnerships, we break down barriers for people with disabilities by changing attitudes, creating accessible spaces and inspiring an inclusive society.

RHF is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Our success begins with our people.

If you're interested in being a part of our innovative team, we hope that you will consider this opportunity with us.

If you do not meet the required education, experience and skills but have a combination of lived and professional experience, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Accessibility Advisory Services is responsible for the Accessibility Advisory Services social enterprise.

This position provides strong entrepreneurial leadership to grow and manage RHF's Accessibility Advisory Services social enterprise, meeting annual revenue targets by seeking and delivering excellent services - and realizing RHF's mission to remove barriers for people with disabilities through the sustainable and long-term success of the RHF Accessibility Certification (RHFAC).

RHF offers a range of Accessibility Advisory Services designed to support multi-site and large-scale public and private organizations on their journey towards increased accessibility and inclusion for people of all abilities.

Services include accessibility assessments (preconstruction architectural drawing review and existing infrastructure) and accessibility awareness training.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Director, Accessibility Advisory Services reports to the VP, Strategic Initiatives. This position will manage direct reports and consultants, including a team of 4 staff. Hires and manages independent RHFAC Professionals for large projects.

This position also collaborates closely with the entire RHF team, in particular the RHF Accessibility Certification team in regards to business development and technical expertise.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides all management and leadership of the Accessibility Advisory Services social enterprise;
Leads business development and relationship management for national and international clients;
Oversights and provides fee-for-service accessibility advisory services, including business development, client engagement, submitting proposals, bidding for projects, management/oversight of services (and/or actual conducting of services as appropriate), providing that such services are not in direct competition with external RHFAC Professionals;
Delivers accessibility advisory services while ensuring superior client experience and professional end product;
Defines and executes the offerings of the Accessibility Advisory Services social enterprise;
Develops and manages client relationships deemed strategic for Accessibility Advisory Services, RHF and RHFAC;
Travels to onsite accessibility assessments and/or relevant events, nationally and internationally, as required;
Defines and works closely with the Marketing Communications unit and RHFAC unit to implement marketing and business development strategies, including speaking engagements nationally and internationally;
Develops and maintains productive relations with businesses, industries, government agencies, partners and other organizations in the community that are pertinent to the growth of the Accessibility Advisory Services social enterprise and establishment of RHFAC as a reference standard among the industry;
Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work to RHF staff, subcontractors and interns to complete projects;
Monitors status of expenditures, accounts receivable, billable hours, and maintains necessary records and files reports, and contributes to annual RHF forecasts;
Provides the RHFAC Content Lead and Technical Team with strategic support and in-field experience to inform RHFAC content and training updates;
Performs other related duties in keeping with the purpose and accountabilities of the job.

ALL STAFF:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As an integral member of the RHF team and as expected of all staff, this position actively participates with:
Strategy
Culture
Contributes in regular sessions, develops goals, supports and implements action plans.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
Values
We Collaborate Authentically
We Engage Respectfully
We Keep Our Promises

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
BSc/BA in business administration, architecture, design or relevant field. MSc/MBA/MA an asset.

Certification/Designations:
University certification or degree in universa