Job Description

Join the Ability NB team!

Accessibility Consultant, Accessible NB program
Any location in New Brunswick
(full-time, work from home-based office)

Ability NB is seeking passionate, highly motivated and results oriented Accessibility Consultants for our Accessible NB program. The Accessible NB Consultants are responsible for the delivery of the Accessible NB program which aims to increase the accessible, universally designed workplaces throughout NB to enhance the employability of persons with a disability through a provincial accessibility review service for employers. The Accessibility Consultants review and measure the level of access of buildings and sites and provide advice in design. Through reviews, analysis and recommendations, the Accessibility Consultants help building and site personnel understand accessibility, identify barriers for the community, customers, or employees and identifies and recommends improvements.

The successful applicant must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a post-secondary degree or diploma in a discipline related to the built environment. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Highly motivated, results-driven, innovative and resourceful
• Excellent planning, organizational, time-management, communication, relationship-building, numeracy and writing skills
• Proven ability to network and work collaboratively with employees, volunteers, diverse stakeholders and populations
• Knowledge of accessibility legislation, regulations, standards and best practices
• Strong knowledge of universal design
• High level of proficiency with computers and in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Previous experience conducting accessibility reviews will be considered an asset
• Bilingual ability in English and French is considered an asset.

Salary: $45,000 to $55,000 + benefit package.

Valid driver's license, travel and use of own vehicle is required. Applications must be received at the address below and interviews will be conducted as candidates apply. Applications must demonstrate how candidates meet all of the above qualifications. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Ability New Brunswick/Capacité Nouveau-Brunswick
440 Wilsey Road, Suite 102
Fredericton, NB E3B 7G5
[email protected]

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