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The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.
The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!
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Job Description:
The Office of the City Clerk has a rewarding opportunity for a Temporary Full-Time Municipal Accessibility Specialist – and we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team!
Why join the Office of the City Clerk’s team at the City of Thunder Bay?
The Office of the City Clerk ensures that the administrative and legislative requirements necessary for a City Council and a Municipal Corporation to function are met. The Office of the City Clerk also encompasses Records Management/Archives.
This is the time to join our team. If you seek to work in a position that contributes meaningfully to our community and has significant impact, then we would like to hear from you!
Municipal Accessibility Specialist
The Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the City Clerk and the Deputy City Clerk, the Specialist is responsible for supporting the City in achieving compliance with the legislative requirements set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Other key responsibilities include developing an accessibility plan for the City of Thunder Bay; serving as the primary contact and resource for accessibility issues, the AODA and for promoting awareness and understanding of accessibility and the AODA and its regulations; coordinating and/or conducting accessibility audits; and coordinating AODA training requirements and developing/deploying education initiatives to increase awareness of disability issues and facilitate attitudinal changes.
For more accountabilities, review the job description on www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-Municipal-Accessibility
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- Degree or diploma in social services, community development, public administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum of three to five years’ experience relating to accessibility, equity, or human rights issues; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in relation to community programming and advocacy
- Knowledge of issues and barriers faced by those with disabilities and issues relating to accessibility and equity
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable legislation and related regulations; specifically the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code
Skills/Abilities:
- Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate learning to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, members of Council, co-workers, committee members, government agencies, community organizations, and the general public
- Proven organization and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to problem-solve and to conceptualize and implement organizational change strategies
- Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software and the use of the Internet and e-mail
Assets:
- Knowledge of experience with municipal government policies and procedures, other levels of government and social services agencies would be an asset
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Degree or diploma in social services, community development, public administration, or a related discipline
- Minimum of three to five years’ experience relating to accessibility, equity, or human rights issues; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in relation to community programming and advocacy
- Knowledge of issues and barriers faced by those with disabilities and issues relating to accessibility and equity
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable legislation and related regulations; specifically, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code
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Our Great Tangible Benefits
When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:
- Amazing competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
- Great paid vacation and holidays
- Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
- Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
- Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
- Inclusive employee wellness program
- Outstanding corporate training & leadership development& supportive career progression opportunities
- Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
- Voluntary leave purchase plan (purchase additional leave days)
- Volunteer time off program
- Wonderful teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
- Opportunity to provide meaningful work
Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?
The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do. www.thunderbay.ca/jobs
Why Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.
Learn more at: GoToThunderBay.ca
If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!
General Information:
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:
- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks
Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.
ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.
PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866