Employer Education Specialist

The Employer Education Specialist is responsible for employer education and awareness, with a target of reaching 105 employers in Greater Victoria to build their inclusive HR literacy and capacity to hire, onboard, and retain persons with disabilities.

The role delivers workshops, resources, and guidance to employers, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed for inclusive hiring and workplace practices. To remain connected to participant experiences, the Specialist will also support a job coaching caseload (3-5 participants), ensuring that employer education reflects real-world needs.

Join our team as an Employer Education Specialist!

Key Information

• Job Title: Employer Education Specialist
• Position Type: Temporary, Full Time
• Location: Victoria, BC, Canada (Hybrid)
• Hours: 35/week
• Start Date: October 2025
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Compensation and Benefits: $54,000 – $60,000/year (pro-rated)
• Reports to: Program Coordinator

Your responsibilities

Employer Education & Awareness

• Deliver employer awareness and education activities to 105 employers in Greater Victoria.
• Lead workshops (virtual and in-person) on disability inclusion, accessibility, and HR best practices.
• Develop, refine, and distribute employer-facing resources, including the Employer Toolkit.
• Promote inclusive options such as job carving, job sharing, flexible schedules, and home-based roles.
• Highlight the skills and strengths of persons with disabilities to improve employer confidence and literacy.

Employer Outreach & Relationship Building

• Identify and recruit employers (small, medium, and large organizations across sectors) to participate in education activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, providing follow-up support and guidance.
• Liaise with employers to address questions and ensure education outcomes are tracked.

Job Coaching

• Provide one-on-one job coaching support to 3-5 participants.
• Ensure participant perspectives inform employer education activities and resources.

Program Support & Administration

• Track and document employer engagement, workshop delivery, and outcomes.
• Contribute to program evaluation and funder-required reporting.
• Attend CanAssist team meetings and support cross-team collaboration.

Required qualifications and experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, social sciences, education, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Experience in employer engagement, workforce development, or employment services.
• Knowledge of supported employment models, inclusive employment practices, and workplace accommodations.

Other preferred qualifications

Strong facilitation and public speaking skills, with the ability to educate diverse audiences.

Required soft skills

• Communication skills
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity
• Relationship building
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Time management and organization skills

About CanAssist

CanAssist supports people who experience barriers to full and equal participation in society, recognizing that people live with challenges that are not inherent limitations but created through the interaction between systemic barriers and their individual challenges.

As a convener, CanAssist integrates diverse disciplines, UVic’s research, and its own expertise to develop innovative solutions for people of all ages and identities. Our work ranges from direct individual and community support to scaling impact through our programs that involve policy, practices, community relations, and transformative change — expanding our reach from local communities to provincial, national, and striving to reach international levels.

Why Join CanAssist?

• Awesome employees! Ask anyone at CanAssist and they’ll likely say they work here because of the mission and the community.
• Opportunity to lead innovative funding strategies that directly impact people with disabilities.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment that values creativity and initiative.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment (currently minimum of 2 days in office).
• Casual work environment, come as you are and express your authentic self.
• Paid vacation, in addition to time off coinciding with the UVic winter break — Extended benefits after three months.

Additional Information

A criminal and vulnerable sector background check is required from all employees.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada.

Equity and Diversity Statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement.

Accessibility Statement

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: lindsaybrooks@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

How to Apply

Just hit the Apply button below and answer a few simple questions to help our hiring committee learn more about you. Please have your resume in PDF format ready to upload.

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən(Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ  Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.