Disability Awareness Trainer

The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is looking for training professionals to join our team and drive Disability Inclusion in Ontario’s Workforce.

Position: Disability Awareness Trainer

As a Disability Awareness Trainer, you will:

• Engage and encourage business owners/operators to include people who have a disability in their hiring and recruitment processes
• Make presentations to business audiences based on the Business Case for including people who have a disability in the workplace
• Deliver Disability Awareness and Confidence Training, specifically designed for businesses, to increase employer awareness, employment opportunities and job quality for people who have a disability
• Provide consulting assistance to businesses on disability-related issues, recruitment and onboarding processes, accessibility, and accommodations
• Provide follow-up support to businesses that may include coaching, consulting, and reviews of processes
• Support the marketing and socialization of the project to Employment Service Providers
• Develop and foster relationships between businesses and their local community Employment Service agencies to facilitate easier access to employees/employment
• Engage Employment Service Providers through various connection events, outreach material, and media channels
• Coordinate/broker job opportunities with community employment agencies to provide job candidates and support services

You are someone who is:

• Passionate about increasing employment opportunities for people who have a disability
• Capable of developing, coordinating and leading training activities
• Exceptional at inspiring others, setting vision and leading and facilitating effectively
• Can manage your time efficiently
• Successfully prioritizes and can run multiple training initiatives simultaneously
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience and application of adult learning principles, instructional principles, and/or methodologies
• Demonstrated experience coordinating training events in corporate settings
• Knowledge of project evaluation methods to develop performance measures and report on project outcomes
• Experience in business and familiarity with operations, management, human and organizational processes so that disability inclusive hiring can be connected to business strategy, management and organizational development.
• Strong professional communication and presentation skills
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
• Advanced computer competency with MS Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams).
• Must be proficient with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, CRM databases (Salesforce, Maximizer, etc.) and able to learn new platforms/applications quickly.
• Must have a functioning office set-up including computer, printer/scanner, web camera and basic headset/microphone, and access to a tablet or laptop during travel.
• Must have access to reliable transportation. Travel is required and the ability to work outside of regular working hours for meetings and community events, training, seminars, or to work in other locations, including overnight stays while on assignment

What we bring:

ODEN is small but mighty. We are a strong team of professionals who are dedicated to high standards of quality, professionalism, and a commitment to impact. We believe that work is purposeful, but we strongly respect and expect a work-life balance.

We have a comprehensive health benefit plan for employees, provide retirement savings contributions, access to professional development opportunities, and a generous vacation allowance. We work from home, except when we work in organizations, businesses, and boardrooms.

At ODEN, we are committed to an accessible, diverse, and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of lived experiences, especially candidates who have a disability.

If you believe you are qualified for this role, please submit your cover letter and resume via email to hr@odenetwork.com and include the name of the position in the subject line. If you require assistance, please email hr@odenetwork.com

Application deadline is April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Contact Duration: Start Date – ASAP. Closing Date - March 31, 2027.