[community] AODA Cordinator job opportunity

[Jutta Treviranus]

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 No. SCH II-16-0485NE 
POSTED: June 7, 2017 
DEADLINE: 12:00 noon: June 22, 2017 
Accessibility Coordinator 
1 – Permanent Position 
Occupational Health and Safety Schedule II, Level 8 
(Non-Union - 12 Month) 
$86,643 - $103,973 
The Toronto District School Board adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. 


 Reporting to Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Accessibility Coordinator will coordinate and provide leadership to ensure complete compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. 
The Accessibility Coordinator will also provide leadership to foster awareness towards the requirements of AODA legislation and act as a system advocate for all aspects related to AODA. 


 Summary of Duties: 
 Coordinate the implementation and compliance of the AODA & related regulations; 
 Ensure consistency and integration of practices across TDSB; 
 Coordinate, monitor and review compliance, identify gaps and recommend resolution to non-compliance issues; 
 Provide subject matter expertise and act as a resource to senior staff and departments as it relates to AODA implementation and compliance including training, education and communication; 
 Respond to inquiries and requests for information related accessibility issues; 
 Act as Board contact with the AODA Directorate (Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure); 
 Develop, review and update policies and procedures related to AODA legislation including best practices; 
 Maintain awareness of amendments to AODA related legislation to ensure compliance with changes; 
 Review and update TDSB multi-year accessibility plan (MYAP), maintain and report on annual reports; 
 Serve as liaison to AODA committees including chairing of committees and working groups, attending meetings, providing regular updates and ensure communication of information between committees and staff; 
 Prepare reports, briefing notes, materials and presentations for senior staff, trustees, committees and work groups; 
 Conduct accessibility audits as required; 
 Ensure regulated reporting to AODA Directorate is undertaken; 
 Prepare and post TDSB Accessibility report on TDSB website; ensure website is maintained and regularly updated; 
 Develop linkages and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; 
 Research and analyze best practices in accessibility standards; 
 Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services; and 
 Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 
 University degree in a related field (e.g., Social Science, Human Resources) with five years of progressively responsible related experience in accessibility within a public sector environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience; 
 In-depth knowledge of the AODA and related legislation, Ontario Human Rights code; 
 Thorough knowledge accessibility/accommodation and equity issues; 
 Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity; 
 Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and externally including effective presentation skills; 
 Demonstrated ability to lead work groups and committees; 

 Reporting to Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Accessibility Coordinator will coordinate and provide leadership to ensure complete compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. 
The Accessibility Coordinator will also provide leadership to foster awareness towards the requirements of AODA legislation and act as a system advocate for all aspects related to AODA. 
Strong research and report writing skills; 
 Facilitation , training, problem solving and conflict management skills; 
 Working knowledge of adaptive technology; 
 Knowledge and understanding of Board policies and procedures, employment/labour legislation, Education Act, Ministry directives, etc.; 
 Computer skills, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation packages, email, internet. 
16-0485NE – Accessibility Coordinator (Perm) 

Special Requirements: 
 Requires travel across the TDSB sites. 

Location: This position is currently located at 17 Fairmeadow Avenue (not wheelchair accessible). 
Work Year: 12 Month 
Notes: 
1. The Employer shall review the hours of work of existing employees and the economic impact which will result if the Employer offers this position to such employee. Employees whose combined total hours of work of this advertised position and any other position(s) held at the TDSB attract overtime under the ESA shall not be considered for this vacancy. 

Applications: 
Applications should be submitted in résumé form with a covering letter. Please include your Employee Number. 
Completed application forms should be forwarded in confidence no later than 12:00 noon, June 22, 2017 to: Toronto District School Board 
Employee Services 
Unit C Central, Funded & Non-Union 
5050 Yonge Street, 4th Floor 
Attention: Staffing Officer 

Applications should be submitted using only ONE of the following methods: 
1. Hard copy to 5050 Yonge Street, 4th floor, Employee Services - Attention: Staffing Officer 
2. Email to application.submission at tdsb.on.ca in MS Word format only due to printing capabilities. 
 Please ensure all documents are attached as ONE SINGLE document for each separate posting you are applying to. 
 Please ensure you have quoted the Job Competition Number & Employee Number in the subject line. 

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing. 
We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process. 


> On Jun 7, 2017, at 12:36 PM, Jutta Treviranus <jutta.trevira at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Wanted to share this with the community.
> 
> Jutta
> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
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>> From: "Broadbent, Chris" <Chris.Broadbent at tdsb.on.ca>
>> Subject: AODA Cordinator job opportunity
>> Date: June 7, 2017 at 12:24:48 PM EDT
>> To: "'csparkes at uoguelph.ca'" <csparkes at uoguelph.ca>, "'jutta.trevira at gmail.com'" <jutta.trevira at gmail.com>
>> Cc: "'jtreviranus at ocad.ca'" <jtreviranus at ocad.ca>
>> 
>> Carol it was nice talking to you at that the conference last week and as promised I have attached a copy of the job p[ousting that went up today.
>> 
>> It is also available through LinkedIn, Charity Village and Indeed.
>> 
>> Please feel free to pass it along if you know of anyone that might be interested.
>> 
>> Jutta I have cc.d you after speaking to Carol as she suggested you might know someone as well.
>> 
>> thanks
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