Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss?
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently.
Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Position Title: Braille Specialist
Location: New Westminster, BC
Term: Part-time, Contract
Reports To: Manager, Healthcare Operations
Salary: $29.72 - $35.66/ hour
Posting Date: 27th January, 2026
Closing Date: 27th February, 2026
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
For many Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, braille is the key to literacy and independence. The Braille Specialist teaches uncontracted and contracted braille to individuals with vision loss in British Columbia.
II. Essential Functions
This position entails, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
• Planning and delivering braille instruction—both virtually and in person at the New Westminster office or in the home—to individuals with vision loss and DeafBlind clients.
• Introducing and reinforcing practical, everyday applications of braille for new learners and clients seeking to upgrade their skills.
• Ensuring that all instruction follows a structured, goal based curriculum tailored to each learner’s assessed needs and skill development.
• Meeting biweekly with the Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to review caseloads and discuss each student’s progress.
• Collaborating with the CVRT to obtain necessary teaching materials (e.g., braille instruction books, paper, braillers) to support adult braille learners.
• Increasing awareness of, and assisting individuals with referrals to external services, such as CNIB programs, Hadley, and other community resources.
• Completing administrative tasks, including documentation of clinical interactions, lesson plans and lesson notes.
Requirements
III. Qualifications
· Certification Contracted Braille
· Proficient in Unified English Braille (UEB)
· Minimum two years experience teaching braille
· Knowledgeable about relevant technology – electronic braille displays, portable devices and apps, etc.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Demonstrated decision making and professional judgement
· Resourceful, results orientated and flexible
· Excellent analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
· Self-directed, organized, and excellent attention to detail
· Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
· Proficient in using virtual platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams
· Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications
· Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field an asset
Benefits
At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently — and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer:
Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.
Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation
VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women and 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.
If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, please contact [email protected]. We’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion, transferable skills, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening, assessment, or selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Le français suit.Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset? Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country. We are proud to be a partner organization of CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), working closely with CNIB team members to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the skills, confidence and opportunities to lead independent lives. Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. We welcome applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, candidates with disabilities, and candidates of colour. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy. For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572. //Vous êtes à la recherche d’un emploi dans un organisme de soins de santé qui améliore les conditions de vie des gens, dans un organisme qui non seulement se soucie profondément de ses clients, mais considère ses salariés comme actif inestimable? Réadaptation en déficience visuelle Canada est un organisme de soins de santé unique en son genre qui vient en aide aux personnes aveugles ou ayant une vision partielle aux quatre coins du pays. Nos spécialistes agréés offrent des cours qui permettent aux clients d’acquérir ou de regagner diverses habiletés de la vie quotidienne, de favoriser leur autonomie et de rehausser leur sécurité et leur mobilité. Nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec les ophtalmologistes, les optométristes et les autres professionnels de la santé, en fournissant, sur aiguillage, des soins essentiels, que ce soit à la résidence du client, en milieu de travail ou en milieu communautaire, et ce partout au pays.Nous sommes fiers d’être un organisme partenaire d’INCA (L’Institut national canadien pour les aveugles). Nous collaborons ainsi étroitement avec les membres de l’équipe d’INCA afin de nous assurer que les personnes aveugles ou ayant une vision partielle possèdent les compétences et la confiance requises pour mener leur vie en toute autonomie et qu'elles ont la possibilité de le faire.Nous offrons un salaire et des avantages sociaux concurrentiels, des horaires souples et des possibilités de croissance.Pour obtenir de plus amples informations au sujet de Réadaptation en déficience visuelle Canada, nous vous invitons à visiter readaptationdv.ca ou à composer le 1 844 887-8572.
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