HomeMy Public PortalAboutAccessibility Coordinator_Job Description_2021-06-01Municipality of the District of Chester
Position Description
Position Title: Accessibility Coordinator
Salary: Individual Contributor
Reports to: Deputy CAO (or the CAO or their Designate of the partner units)
Status: 20-month contract, Full Time (June 2021-April 2023)
Location: Various locations, flexible
Hours: Normally 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., evening meetings and overtime may be
required
Updated: May 2021
SCOPE
The Accessibility Coordinator is dedicated to researching community trends and challenges
regarding accessibility, advising municipal units on accessibility issues, planning, and holding
robust accessible community consultation, and acting as a liaison between the Accessibility
Advisory Committee and municipal units relating to the provincial Accessibility Act.
OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LEGISLATION
1) The Municipality of the District of Chester is committed to workplace safety and all employees
are expected to actively participate in the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy
and Program and Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as well as Regulations of the
Province of Nova Scotia.
2) The Municipality of the District of Chester complies with the Employment Legislation of Nova
Scotia and all employees are also expected to act in accordance with the appropriate
Legislation as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
1) A degree in planning, community development, or a diploma in architecture or engineering, or
similar education.
2) 3 year’s experience with project or program management.
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Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
1) A background or strong understanding either academically or personally with accessibility
issues and is highly motivated to undertake training and research on accessibility and facility
audits.
2) A thorough understanding of the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
3) Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
4) A proactive, positive attitude and flexibility working in a fast-paced environment.
5) An ability to work with a team, as well as independently.
6) Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of efficiency.
7) Experience with Microsoft office suite.
8) An ability to find creative solutions to problems.
9) The ability to think creatively and innovatively.
10) Professionalism, tact, and sensitivity.
Other Requirements
1) Must be able to work after normal business hours occasionally to attend LAAC meetings and
public engagement events.
2) This position involves a combination of office and field work (to conduct site visits,
investigations, and similar work).
3) WHMIS, Emergency First Aid, Basic Fall Protection training and other safety related training as
required by Provincial Regulation or Municipal Policy.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Regional Committee Support
1) Coordinate and support the work of the Lunenburg Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC)
by providing best practice research and advice on the interpretation and implementation of
the NS Accessibility Act and other relevant legislation and regulations.
2) Act as a liaison between the Accessibility Advisory Committee and municipal units.
3) Review legislation, standards and trends in accessibility and determine their applicability to
Lunenburg County’s accessibility goals and operations.
4) Evaluate and report to the LAAC on the achievement of accessibility goals.
5) Book meetings, prepare and distribute agendas and minutes, assist Chair in leading the
meetings, manage recruitment for Committee when necessary.
6) Prepare the budget, with the assistance of the committee. Monitors budget during the year.
Program Support for Partner Units
1) Provide consulting services to staff across the 5 partner municipal units on issues related to
accessible service delivery. When working at partner units, the position shall be accountable to
the CAO or designate of the Partner Municipal Unit.
2) As required, lead the staff teams within each Municipal Unit working on accessibility issues,
including chairing group meetings, developing, and implementing corporate policies, and
coordinating the creation of local accessibility plans and service delivery strategies related to
accessibility.
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3) Review legislation, standards and trends in accessibility and determine their applicability to the
accessibility operations for participating municipal units.
4) Receive inquiries, requests for information and public feedback related to accessibility issues.
Respond to requests for information and feedback as required.
5) Serve as a liaison between municipal staff and the Accessibility Advisory Committee, by
communicating the needs and recommendations of the committee to municipal departments
and reporting progress on staff projects to the committee.
6) Develop a framework for evaluating and reporting to senior management on the achievement
of accessibility goals.
ACCOUNTABLITITIES
1) Remain current with Provincial legislation, guidelines, standards, and funding programs
regarding Accessibility.
2) Use personal protective clothing and equipment as required by Safe Work Practices.
3) Daily use of a computer to input inspection data and to communicate with other staff and
external clients, develop correspondence and reports.
4) Maintains clear and accurate digital and paper records.
CONTACTS
1) Members of Council and Staff
2) Accessibility Committee members
3) General Public
4) Provincial Officials
5) Designers, Architects, Engineers, etc.