Tech Trainer, Come to Work - Edmonton, Canada - CNIB Foundation

CNIB Foundation

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Tech Trainer, Come to Work:

Full-Time, Contract (18-months)

Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Reports to:
Manager, Programs and Operations

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 Tech Trainer, Come to Work 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.

The Tech Trainer, Come to Work will assist in the Talent Pool Cultivation by executing 1on1 training preparation, execute/capture progress follow-up, development/ implementation of the documented goal/skill development area provided by the Program Lead/Coordinator working with the Talent Pool in order to complete readiness activities within the Come to Work (CTW) Program.

Your Impact at CNIB:

Execution of at least one (1) Group session per month based on areas of focus provided from the Program Lead/Coordinator working with the Talent Pool.
Technologically savvy to learn new accessibility Apps, software and technology quickly to provide assistance and demonstrations to the vision loss community.
Excellent organizational skills to manage Outlook calendar to coordinate monthly workshops and oneonone virtual meetings two to three times a week.
Use online CRM to register and followup with individuals for group participation for upcoming workshops and oneonone technology training.

Requirements:

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience.
One (1) year of Training Delivery experience

Experience and Qualifications

Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines and procedures.
Proficiency/Working knowledge of Salesforce (an asset).
Advanced knowledge of assistive technology (i.e. Zoomtext, JAWS, NVDA, Windows Narrator) required.
Have an interest, aptitude and ability to research existing and new accessible technology for the vision loss community.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Customer service oriented with welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
Professional attitude, results oriented, selfdirected and flexible.
Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature, as well as emotional and social stability when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing vision loss and other functional challenges.
Must be able to work independently.
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.
Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
Employersponsored pension plan.
Years of service awards and yearround rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission:

Closing date:
November 17, 2023

Working Together for Change:

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.