About Sensity

Sensity is a not-for-profit organization providing services and programs to members of the deafblind community. We are recognized in Canada and around the world as a leader in the provision of Intervenor Services.

Be Someone's eyes and ears. Bring the world to a person who is deafblind.

Sensity has an exciting opportunity for a Summer Student Working Alongside Intervenor to join our team in Sudbury, ON. Summer students working alongside intervenors support quality and effective delivery of intervenor services to deafblind individuals. Join us to learn new skills and experience personal growth and fulfillment.

Shifts Available:

• Student Contract Duration: May 4th, 2026 - August 28th, 2026
• 40 hours per week (Combination of days, afternoons, evenings and weekends)

Sensity Offers:

• A competitive wage of $21.00 an hour
• Comprehensive in‑house training that prepares you to confidently support individuals who are deafblind.
• Mentorship from experienced intervenors and opportunities to build practical, career‑focused skills.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where you can learn, grow, and gain valuable experience for future career paths.

Key Activities:

• Learn about the concepts of intervenor services as it relates to supporting individuals who are deafblind.
• Work alongside an intervenor in following the weekly plans and daily routines of individuals supported.
• Contributes to the team by providing service support to individuals who are deafblind, adhering to the highest level of professionalism and code of ethics in service delivery
• Learns about the unique needs of individuals in order to support programming, which is person centered, including the preferred communication method of the individual(s) supported.
• Supports the social, emotional, and psychological well-being of individuals who are deafblind
• Develops an understanding of the complexity of combined hearing and vision loss; and the integration of sensory systems in relation to an individual who is deafblind.
• Works with intervenors to assist individuals in all activities of daily living: including but not limited to personal care, toileting, bathing, meal preparation, etc.
• Accompany intervenors and individuals supported in attending activities onsite, outdoors and in the community.
• Complete required documentation and reports on Sharevision.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Student, minimum 18 years of age
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or sensory loss preferred
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Working knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or Signed Exact English (SEE) an asset.

Training Program:

• We will train you to support our clients through our in-house training program.

Additional Requirements:

• Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
• This position requires repetitive hand motion and good manual dexterity and moderate stooping, bending and lifting. The incumbent must be able to lift 35 lbs to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. The position will be required to work indoors and outdoors.
• French may be considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills for both verbally and written of the English language.

This position reflects an existing vacancy within our organization

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Sensity is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by Sensity regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.