Instructor – (FT) – Toronto, ON in Toronto, Ontario

Skills, Development and Employment

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision , and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

The opportunity

The instructor will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of learners in the Skills Development & Employment programs. This role focuses on providing tailored support to adult learners, facilitating accessibility, and enhancing their overall learning experience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, inclusion, and technology, as well as a strong commitment to fostering equitable opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They will also incorporate recreation therapy activities into programming.

Responsibilities:

· Provide one-on-one support to learners to address learning needs.

· Assist learners in developing digital skills through personalized guidance, troubleshooting, and encouragement.

· Monitor and track learner progress, identifying and addressing barriers to success.

· Build positive, supportive relationships to foster learner confidence and engagement.

· Collaborate with the program team to design and implement accommodations (e.g., assistive technologies, alternative formats).

· Advocate for learner needs and provide feedback to improve program accessibility.

· Support instructors during virtual workshops by managing breakout rooms, monitoring chat discussions, and assisting with learner inquiries.

· Contribute to program evaluations by providing feedback on learner experiences and outcomes.

· Work closely with the program team to ensure a seamless participant experience and program delivery.

Qualifications:

· A Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check are required as a condition upon hire.

· Post-secondary education in education, social work, disability studies, recreation therapy or a related field is required.

· 1–3 years of experience supporting learners, preferably in employability skills, recreation therapy or professional development programs is required.

· Familiarity with accessibility principles and assistive technologies is an asset.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Patience, empathy, and a solution-focused approach to supporting individuals with diverse learning needs.

· Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively in a virtual environment.

· Experience working with individuals with disabilities or other equity-deserving groups is highly desirable.

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by March 31, 2025.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

We value the health & safety of our employees!

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We’re here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.