Program Assistant- Learning Academy

Program Assistant- Learning Academy

Full-Time, Contract

Toronto, ON

Compensation: $20/hr

Reports to: Program Lead, Next Generation & Learning Academy and SCORE

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 Program Assistant- Learning Academy 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.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of all Learning Academy Programming (SCORE Scholars, Primary Explorers, Junior Explorers, Young Achievers).
• Assist in the coordination of applications
• Ability to live on campus as part of the SCORE Scholars program between July 16th and August 2, 2025 (Toronto, ON Location)  
• Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of Canada Summer Jobs candidates for summer 2025.
• Research and arrange activities with third party organizations, recreational groups, and guest speakers.
• Ensure participants have all necessary materials in preferred format.
• Assist in the recruitment of volunteers for the SCORE Scholars Program and coordinate a volunteer orientation session as well as required materials.
• Provide ongoing support to Learning Academy participants in a mentoring role.
• Distribute and collect assignments from program participants.
• Provide scheduled guests and speakers with Zoom links and relevant instructions.
• Manage Zoom meetings including opening sessions, coordination of participants and monitoring of break out rooms as required. 
• Assist Guest Speakers with screen sharing and technical requirements.

·       Assist in providing supervision for individuals participating in Learning Academy programs.

• Assist with file management, documentation and financial tracking in Concur, Centeresuite and Salesforce.

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• Current or prospective related fields of study may include social services, health studies, child and youth studies, disability studies, administration, communications, technology, customer service, public relations or marketing.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional social media and computer skills, including high level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing sight loss.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to travel independently during in-person programming via public transit or car (taxi, Uber etc.)
• 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.

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.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: March 27, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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.