Inclusive Skills Training Video Specialist – Inclusive Career Connections
Inclusive Skills Training Video Specialist – Inclusive Career Connections
JOB INFORMATION
Location: Edmonton
Part Time/Full Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
End Date: March 31, 2024
Hours of Work: 35 hours/ week
Salary Range: $45,000 to $48,000 annually
Deadline for Submission: August 25, 2023
EmployAbilities Inclusive Career Connections (ICC) is looking to fill 1 temporary full-time Inclusive Skills Video Specialist position. The term of the position is until March 31, 2024.
The ICC assist clients with disabilities and medical conditions to enable them to overcome employment barriers and receive the support they need to attain and retain work.
Reporting to the Program Supervisor. Are you passionate about creating inclusive learning experiences for all individuals, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing? We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Inclusive Skills Training Video Specialist to join our team and take charge of revamping all our skills training videos, making them user-friendly for individuals facing barriers and disabilities, with a special focus on the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Your Responsibilities:
- Redoing and Revamping Videos: Take the lead in re-recording and polishing up all existing skills training videos to ensure they meet the highest professional standards.
- Accessibility Implementation: Utilize your expertise to make the videos accessible to a broad audience, including individuals with visual, auditory, or other sensory impairments. Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, including captioning, audio descriptions, and other relevant accessibility features.
- Inclusivity Advocacy: Champion the cause of inclusivity within the organization and advocate for the best practices in creating accessible content for all.
- Video and Voice-Over Expertise: Display your proficiency in video production, editing, and voice-over techniques to enhance the overall quality and presentation of the training materials.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to create engaging and effective training content, ensuring it aligns with learning objectives and meets the needs of diverse learners.
- YouTube Channel Management: Oversee the uploading and management of the videos on our organization’s YouTube channel or other relevant platforms, ensuring proper organization, tagging, and optimization.
- Technology Proficiency: Stay up-to-date with advancements in accessibility technology, assistive devices, and software to implement cutting-edge solutions in our video content.
Your Qualifications:
- Relevant Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in video production, content creation, and voice-over work.
- Accessibility Expertise: Proven track record in implementing accessibility features in video content for diverse audiences, with a focus on the deaf and hard of hearing community.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in video editing software, captioning tools, and accessibility compliance standards (e.g., WCAG, ADA).
- Empathy and Sensitivity: A deep understanding of the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt and find innovative solutions to accommodate various accessibility needs and requirements.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and other stakeholders.
- Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing previous work related to video production, accessibility implementation, and content creation would be a strong advantage.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check.
Why Join the Team
We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values collaboration, innovation, inclusion, compassion, and integrity.
We provide an inclusive workplace with a highly engaged team that collaborates, supports, recognizes, and celebrates each others’ differences.
What Our Employees Have to Say
“I love my job and seeing how big of a difference we can make in people’s lives. I also am really thankful to have coworkers that genuinely care about one another and support each other.”
“Not only does EmployAbilities have good values, it demonstrates those values to clients and staff. It is the best environment that I have worked in, where my input is valued and all people are respected. EmployAbilities walks the talk.”
“I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do as a career. I love the fact I am helping change people’s lives one person at a time.”
“I love EmployAbilities, I’ve been here a long time because I still get excited when I tell people about EmployAbilities. I feel awesome about the work we do.”
How to Apply
Please submit your complete resume and cover letter to: Susan Sibley at susans@employabilities.ab.ca. In the subject line, indicate Inclusive Skills Training Video Specialist (ICC).
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
EmployAbilities is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workforce and in our organizational practices. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
If you require accommodations at any time during the recruitment phase, include that information in your application
