Program Manager, International Youth Internships
CNIB Foundation, Canada

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

Reports to: Vice President, Research amp; International Affairs and Chief Accessibility Officer

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 Manager, International Youth Internships 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.

• Develop and implement the project roadmap for the International Youth Internship Program.
• Coordinate and oversee the recruitment of interns on an annual basis, including interview and selection.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with partner agencies in the Global South.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the funder, other GAC-funded agencies carrying out international youth internship programming, and with local partner organizations.
• Develop and curate an organizational international disability inclusive research strategy.

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Degree or diploma in related field (International Development, Global Studies, Human Resources, Business, Diversity Studies), or equivalent work experience.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience designing and administering frameworks and policies that support EDI initiatives.
• Lived experience and personal understanding of equity-seeking concerns (for example: systemic racism, discrimination) an asset.
• Functional bilingualism an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with all levels of staff.
• 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

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.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Internal Posting: If this sounds like the role for you, send your application to , indicating the position title in the subject line. [If senior role: Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.]

External Posting: If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. [If senior role: Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.]

Closing date: November 17, 2023

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

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.

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