Job Posting: Disability Awareness Trainer
Location: Virtual Office (Ontario-wide)
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Reports To: Director of Corporate Engagement & Training
About ODEN: The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for people who have disabilities. We support Employment Service Providers and businesses with services, training, and resources to foster a more inclusive workforce.
The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is looking for training professionals to join our team and drive Disability Inclusion in Ontario’s Workforce.
Position: Disability Awareness Trainer
As a Disability Awareness Trainer, you will:
- Engage and encourage business owners/operators to include people who have a disability in their hiring and recruitment processes
- Make presentations to business audiences based on the Business Case for including people who have a disability in the workplace
- Deliver Disability Awareness and Confidence Training, specifically designed for businesses, to increase employer awareness, employment opportunities and job quality for people who have a disability
- Provide consulting assistance to businesses on disability-related issues, recruitment and on-boarding processes, accessibility, accommodations
- Provide local follow-up supports to businesses that may include coaching, consulting, placement services, workplace assessments, communities of practice, etc.
- Support the marketing and socializing of the Hub Project to Employment Service Providers
- Develop and foster relationships between businesses and their local community employment service agencies to facilitate easier access to employees/employment
- Engage employment service providers, through various ODEN Connection events, outreach material, and media channels
- Coordinate/broker job opportunities with community employment agencies to provide job candidates and support services
- Participate fully in the promotion and/or delivery of ODEN initiatives such Rethinking Disability Conference, ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series, ODEN Connection events, etc.
You are someone who is:
- Passionate about increasing employment opportunities for people who have a disability
- Capable to develop, coordinate and lead training activities
- Exceptional at inspiring others, setting vision, leading, and facilitating effectively
- A time management guru
- Able to successfully prioritize and run multiple training initiatives simultaneously
- An excellent communicator
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience and application of adult learning principles, instructional principles and/or methodologies
- Demonstrated experience coordinating training events in corporate settings
- Knowledge of project evaluation methods to develop performance measures and report on project outcomes
- Experience in business and familiarity with operations, management, human and organizational processes so that disability inclusive hiring can be connected to business strategy, management, and organizational development
- Strong professional communication and presentation skills
- Bilingual in French and English is an asset
- Advanced computer competency with MS Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams)
- Must be proficient with Zoom, RingCentral, CRM databases (Salesforce, Maximizer etc.) and able to learn new platforms/applications quickly
- Must have a functioning office set-up including computer, printer/scanner, web camera and basic headset/microphone, and access to a tablet or laptop during travel
- Ability to access reliable transportation
What we bring:
ODEN is small but mighty. We are a strong team of professionals dedicated to high quality, professionalism, and a commitment to impacting change. We believe that work is purposeful, but we strongly respect and expect a work-life balance.
We have a comprehensive health benefit plan for employees, provide retirement savings contributions, access to professional development opportunities and vacation allowance. We work from home, except when we are working in organizations, businesses, and board rooms.
At ODEN we are committed to an accessible, diverse, and inclusive work environment, where all employees are valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of lived experiences, especially candidates who have a disability.
If you are qualified for this role and want to join an excellent team, please submit your application to hr@odenetwork.com.
If you require assistance to complete the application, please contact us at hr@odenetwork.com to discuss your accommodation requirements.
Application deadline is July 26, 2024 @ 4pm ET. Please note this position is a contract position ending January 2026.
This posting is designed to attract a versatile and organized individual who is eager to support a mission-driven organization and help make a meaningful impact in the field of disability employment.