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About the Role

This role will build the resources necessary to grow and expand the Come to Work program to be national in scope and relevant to all Canadians with sight loss seeking meaningful employment. The Specialist, Partnership Development will develop, execute, and evaluate partnership development tactics and strategies to attract, sustain, and grow CNIB’s Come to Work national employer partnerships. The successful candidate must possess the necessary skills to work effectively in a not-for-profit setting, as part of an inclusive, empowered culture.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, planning and execution of all outreach activities to national organizations, businesses and employers that align with CNIB's Come to Work Program objectives.
Focus engagement opportunities on industries of interest, identified by Talent Pool members.
Monitor emerging employment trends and evaluate for future partnership opportunities.
Regular follow up with potential and current partner participants by phone, email and in person.
Plan and deliver quarterly programming to help Talent Pool meet potential employers.
Conduct research on a variety of topics as required.
Regularly communicate progress, success, and opportunities with Come to Work team.
Track progress in CNIB’s database (i.e., Salesforce).
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proven time management and organization skills; amenable to changing priorities, deadlines, and procedures.
Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in MS365 Office software including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Must be able to travel independently within the region via public transit, car, or ride-share.
Comfortable with designing, executing and tracking cold calls to known and unknown entities.

Skills

Proficiency and working knowledge of Salesforce an asset.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Customer service oriented with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Experience in reporting on government or administrative project, an asset.
Professional attitude, results oriented, self-directed, and flexible.
Demonstrates mature and sensitive nature, as well as emotional and social stability when dealing with the needs of persons experiencing sight loss and other functional challenges.
Proven knowledge of existing programs and program providers to establish/re-establish working relationships is an asset.
Specific and demonstrated knowledge of Canadian economic and labour markets current and future growth and how it ties to the national and international employment market.
Language fluency – Written and Oral – English.
Fluency, written and oral, in French, an asset.

Location

1929 Bayview (Hybrid)

Work Type

Full Time
Contract
Hybrid work environment means 2-3 days in office with work from home or at location of collaboration partner engagement activity

Experience Level

Two (2) years of experience in community, partner, or government engagement.

Education Level

Minimum post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

About the Company

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