Temporary (Canada Summer Jobs)

Various Locations:

• Victora, BC
• Vancouver, BC

Compensation: $17.85

Reports to: Manager, CNIB SmartLife Western Canada

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Intern, CNIB SmartLife and Technology who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

• Welcoming and greeting people entering the SmartLife Centre.
• Assists with SmartLife Center daily consumer transactions such as answering consumer inquiries, scheduling and managing consumer consultations for SmartLife Solutions.
• Assists with processing consumer payment transactions through CNIB's Point-of-Sale System, triaging and aiding in troubleshooting defective products with consumers.
• Support managing inventory, re-ordering, stocking, and fulfilling customer orders.
• Assists customers with completing transactions in-person, online and over the phone.
• Support with processing orders and collecting payments for clients accessing products through external funding sources.
• Provide information to clients, customers, and the general public about CNIB products and services.
• Providing Technology support and training.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Administrative responsibilities in support of in-person inquiries involving CNIB programs, Smart Life, Services, and Events

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• University or community college students preferred.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and working with the general public.
• Related Fields of Study include social services, disability studies, administration, communications, technology, customer service or equivalent work experience
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of screen-readers and assistive software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional attitude, self-starter and flexible.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: May 1, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

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

Learn more about our mission here.