Assistant, CNIB Outdoor Recreation Programs in Regina, Saskatchewan at Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Assistant, CNIB Outdoor Recreation Programs

Full-Time, Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Location: Regina, SK

Reports To: Manager, Programs and Operations SK

I. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

• Provides information to the residents of Saskatchewan regarding programming for people with sight loss, blind or deafblind.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of outdoor recreation programs for participants and special events.
• Travels across the province with CNIB’s Tandem Bike program providing opportunities for the sight loss community to experience the passion for sport and recreation activities.
• Assists and provides guidance for individuals participating in CNIB programming.
• Tracks attendance of program participants.
• Execute invitation calls and follow-up calls to participants.
• Administrative responsibilities in support of CNIB operations including answering calls and responding to in-person inquiries involving client service, special events and programming.
• Performs general administrative duties as required.
• Increases education and awareness of CNIB (volunteer opportunities, general public awareness, advocacy) through various communication channels, including social media, and community engagement.

II. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience working with the public
• University or community college student preferred
• Related Fields of Study include social services, disability studies, administration, communications, technology, customer service or equivalent work experience
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset
• Experience hauling a trailer
• Clear class 5 drivers abstract

Work Environment

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment,
• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Have a valid drivers license.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process