The Manitoba
League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) is inviting applications for the
Accessibility Program Manager position.
About the
MLPD Accessibility Consulting Services Pilot Program
MLPD is a
seasoned, cross-disabilities organization that promotes equal access to
opportunities.
The MLPD
Accessibility Consulting Services Pilot Program will help organizations develop
and implement their accessibility plans and policies as required by the new
regulation: Accessibility for Manitobans
Act (AMA).
This program
has a social enterprise approach including fee-for-service activities in
support of promoting accessibility for persons living with disabilities and
generating revenue for MLPD.
Reporting to
the MLPD Provincial Coordinator, the Program Manager will be responsible for
all aspects of the MLPD Accessibility Consulting Services Program, including
the following:
Develop
accessibility plans with clients
Facilitate
and act as a resource to the MLPD Community Advisory Committee (MCAC)
Facilitate
on-site testing and schedule/coordinate testers
Plan and
manage public forums and/or workshops on accessibility and the requirements as
per the AMA
Prepare
reports to funders
Market the
Program resources and services and source potential clients
As this is a
new program she/he will work in collaboration with our Program Coach to develop
program resources and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must Haves:
Demonstrated
knowledge or expertise in the area of Accessibility
Demonstrated
program management experience
Excellent
planning and organization skills including process improvement, information
analysis, and program evaluation
Strong
interpersonal skills
Strong oral
and written communication skills
Self-motivated
and self-directed, but work as part of the MLPD team
Good to
haves:
Lived
experience facing barriers
Experience
advising organizations about Accessibility and barrier removal
Experience
working in the charity sector with a volunteer board structure
Understanding
of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA), Manitoba Human Rights Code, or
history of the disability rights movement in Manitoba
MLPD office
hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm
This is a
one year, full-time, term position (January 2, 2017 - December 31, 2017) which
may be renewed dependent on funding. Some off-site, evening and weekend work
should be expected.
Salary range
is $33,000 - $36,000 per year.
Application
deadline is December 16, 2016.
To apply,
send a copy of your resume and custom cover letter by email or snail mail to:
contact at
mlpd.mb.ca or
909-294
Portage Avenue
Winnipeg,
MB R3C0B9
