Specialist, Education Advocacy - Toronto, Canada - CNIB Foundation

CNIB Foundation

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Toronto, Canada

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Specialist, Education Advocacy:

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for a
Specialist, Education Advocacy Reporting to the Project Lead, CNIB Education, the Specialist, Education Advocacy will broaden awareness and reach of the program through advocacy and community engagement and contribute to work with CNIB Voice and management on key advocacy issues involving the education system.

Your impact at CNIB:

Acts as a spokesperson for the organization with government stakeholders including Municipal, and Provincial representatives.
Develops and broadens relationships with government stakeholders and other stakeholders to achieve the organization strategic plan and promote. advocacy opportunities.
Strengthens and supports the organization's capacity to influence policy makers at the national and provincial level.
Effectively engages stakeholders Canada and keeps them informed of the organization's activities, achievements, needs and concerns.
Develops a strategic approach, framework, and tactical advocacy plan for the organization. This includes leading stakeholder relations in activities such as strategic planning, lobbying activities, relationship building, outreach with public and private entities (including consumer groups).
Ensures that contractual obligations for provincial or other agencyfunded projects are met and that program reports as required are prepared and submitted to meet contract deadlines.

Requirements:

Who you are:

Passion for making our community a better place for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Proven relationship building and communication skills.
Proven ability to work with and support volunteers at all levels, including senior leadership volunteers.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues showing good judgment in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Relevant post-secondary education with a minimum of 5 years in a management capacity.
Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing effective communitybased programs and services.
Sound knowledge of the notforprofit and community services sectors.
Commitment to and demonstrated success in stakeholder and community relations.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and vision loss is considered an asset.
Bilingualism is an asset.

Work Environment:

Willingness to work flexible, nonregular hours to accommodate achievement of goals.
Willingness to travel across Canada, as required.

Benefits

Closing date:
June 9, 2023

About us:

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.