Intern, Come to Work - Toronto, Canada - CNIB Foundation

CNIB Foundation

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Intern, Come to Work:

Full Time, Contract (1 year)

Toronto, ON (Home Based)

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for an
Intern, Come to Work Reporting to the Director, Come to Work, the Intern, Come to Work will work closely with staff and Management to assist in research, development, and support of the Come to Work Program.

This position requires a superior level of accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment and diplomacy.

This position requires the flexibility to work hours that reflect the talent pool in different geographic regions across the country.

Your impact at CNIB:

Respond to program inquiries.
Review incoming referrals and scheduling intakes with Program Coordinators.
Liaise with external stakeholders such as partner employers and mentors, as per project deliverables.
Assist in the development of program materials.
Oversee all aspects of orientation, including facilitating orientation and supporting Talent Pool members.
Provides general administrative support including, but is not limited to filing, drafting, and editing correspondence, and reporting.
Conduct research on a variety of topics as required.
Produces ad hoc reports and presentations as needed.
Liaise with CNIB Foundation staff to implement aspects of the project.
Create a bulletin focusing on important upcoming information relating to the POD.

Requirements:

Who you are:

Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Customer service oriented with welldeveloped interpersonal skills.
Excellent administrative, timemanagement and organizational 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 mature and responsible.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to travel independently within the region via public transit, car, or rideshare.
French language fluency is an asset.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Minimum Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience.
Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

Work Environment:

Agile office environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Occasional travel within the region.

Benefits

Closing date:
August 4, 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.