Toronto or any office within Ontario, Coordinator, Employee Engagement and Operations

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572​.

Position: Coordinator, Employee Engagement and Operations

Location: Toronto or any office within Ontario

Reports To: Executive Director, Healthcare Operations ON

Date: February 23, 2022

  1. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Healthcare Operation, the Coordinator, Employee Engagement and Operations will be responsible to support and drive employee engagement and a positive culture. In addition, generate a talent pool to support Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada’s (VLRC’s) expansion and development.

  1. Essential Functions

The position entails, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Create a talent pipeline through outreach and recruitment
  • Build the VLRC team by attracting future talents through social media, student placements, and co-ops with community partners
  • Develop and administer up-to-date onboarding materials and processes within VLRC
  • Maintain a supportive relationship with new staff during onboarding process and their first year of employment
  • Develop a staff ‘buddy’ program for implementation during onboarding
  • Design and develop appropriate training courses on VLRC University that align with the diverse needs of the organization and result in increased effectiveness and engagement of staff
  • In collaboration with P&C, develop and foster a positive employee culture.
  • Support staff with required continuing education schedules and professional development.
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, community partners and professional associations.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with health care providers and internal professional practice leads.
  • Collaborate with managers to identify talent gaps and develop employee-focused strategies and best practices that support individuals’ professional growth and organizational development.
  • Support VLRC employee recognition program and health and wellness program.
  • Work with VLRC management team to successfully roll out internal and external professional development programs and training.
  • Work closely with VLRC managers to continue to support and improve staff engagement.

Relationships

  • Cultivate relationships with external professionals and community partners to proactively build a qualified talent pipeline.
  • Serve as ambassador for the organization in outreach to potential candidates.
  • Provide creative solutions to internal and external challenges with consideration and professionalism

Leadership

  • Initiative to keep abreast of latest trends and practices, providing recommendations that conform to VLRC processes.
  • Facilitates and enhances team efforts on a professional level; shares specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills. 
  1. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

  • Experience with recruitment and development of specialized roles in the social services or health care sector.  
  • 3-5 years’ experience in internal communications.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, stay organized and manage multiple assignments.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain and ensure accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively both individually, and in a collaborative team setting.
  • Ability to measure their own effectiveness and demonstrate value.

Experience and Education

  • Diploma or Degree in Human Resource or equivalent
  • CPHR designation / candidate
  • Recruiting / onboarding/ talent development experience

Work Environment

  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Ability to work in an agile office
  • Some travel may be required

Apply Now!

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to lisa.tyrrell@vlrehab.ca.
Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity

VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, candidates with disabilities, and candidates of colour. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. We're excited to review your application

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Criminal Record Check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Closing Date for Applications: until filled.