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DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR – KINGSTON/BELLEVILLE
@ Canadian Hearing Services
Belleville, Ontario
Overview
Canadian Hearing Services is hiring a full-time permanent Deafblind Intervenor for the Kingston/Belleville area. The role acts as a communicator and sighted guide for people with combined hearing and vision loss, helping them access information and their surroundings. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a unionized position.
Responsibilities:
- Act as communicator and sighted guide for deafblind clients
- Assist with daily tasks
- Transport and accompany clients to appointments and assignments
- Support use of assistive devices
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Deafblind services or related humanities/community field
- Three to five years working with deafblind individuals
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Bilingual French and English preferred
- ASL, LSQ, Two-hand manual or Braille skills an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Vehicle, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English, French, American Sign Language, Langue des signes québécoise |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Deafblind services, Social work, Gerontology, Humanities, Community studies |
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Canadian Hearing Services
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Canadian Hearing Services is “Raising the Bar" on hearing health care standards to empower lives and drive excellence.
Full company description
For over 80 years, Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has played a significant role in supporting and meeting the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. We are an industry-leading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation, and we are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. We have several CHS locations across Ontario and offer many of our services virtually across Canada. In addition to serving Deaf and hard of hearing clients, we also work diligently to champion accessibility in the workplace, providing accessibility, employment and education services to various businesses across Canada and across many sectors, such as healthcare, education, government and the legal field. We have a dedicated team of friendly, caring and professional staff that are committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Our promise is to help our clients lead rich and full lives, and to deliver on our vision of a barrier-free society for Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. Our mantra, Raising the Bar, is designed to challenge our organization to continue to deliver the best services and products and to never settle. We are adopting new technologies, exploring innovative means of service delivery, researching the latest treatments, and expanding our programs — all in the name of providing the best quality care to our clients.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,531
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 297
- Reported office locations
- 271 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R2V3, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Other recorded names
- Canadian Hearing Services
- Specialties
- Hearing Health
- ASL - LSQ Classes
- Accessibility Services
- Mental Health
- Employment Services
- Audiology
- Speech Language Pathology
- and Assistive Technology
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For over 80 years, Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has played a significant role in supporting and meeting the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians. We are an industry-leading provider of services, products and education that empower the Deaf and hard of hearing to overcome barriers to participation, and we are the largest and only Accredited organization of its kind in North America. We have several CHS…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1940 |
| Specialties | Hearing HealthASL - LSQ ClassesAccessibility ServicesMental HealthEmployment ServicesAudiologySpeech Language Pathologyand Assistive Technology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has an opening for an Intervenor role servicing the Kingston/Belleville area. Reporting to the Manager, Deafblind Intervening Services, the Intervenor will act as a communicator and sighted guide for individuals with a combined loss of hearing and sight to provide access to information and facilitate interaction with their environment and surroundings. Additional responsibilities will involve assisting with daily tasks, transporting and accompanying clients to and from assignments and/or appointments, and providing support regarding assistive devices, etc.
This is a permanent, full-time unionized position, working Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This posting is due to department expansion.
The ideal candidate would have a Diploma in Deafblind services or equivalent, e.g. studies in humanities or community (e.g. Social Work, Gerontology), and/or three to five years’ experience working with individuals who are deafblind. Formal training in ASL would be an asset. Bilingualism (French/English) as well as LSQ training and alternative communication skills such as Two Hand Manual, Braille would be preferred. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for frequent local (as well as occasional out of town) travel with clients.
CHS is the industry-leading provider of services and products that enable Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to overcome barriers. We are an Accredited organization and the largest of its kind in North America. Building on its 85-year history and following a remarkable and ambitious turnaround, CHS is a modern, progressive and professional organization well-positioned for growth both nationally and internationally. In 2021, CHS achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada making it the first national organization serving Deaf and hard of hearing Canadians to earn this distinction.
CHS requires you to be legally eligible for employment in Canada (Proof of legal ability to work in Canada will be required if a contingent offer of employment is made.)
CLOSING DATE: Internal – August 15, 2026, External – Until Filled
COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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*Please note that as per the terms of our Collective Agreement, qualifying internal candidates will be considered first.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), CHS will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
CANADIAN HEARING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING PROCESS FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING APPLICANTS.
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