Assistant, Accessibility Initiatives at Canadian National Exhibition

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Canadian National Exhibition Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Events, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a post-secondary program in an area related to Disability Studies, Social Work or Special Education
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities & complex needs (considered an asset)
  • A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right/responsibility to define and pursue their life choices, and pursue active participation and involvement within the community
  • Innate desire to help others
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a Team Environment
  • The successful completion of a Criminal Background Check
  • Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Required to access all staffed areas of the CNE grounds
  • Willingness to work in areas that may contain bright lights, loud noises and crowds of people

Responsibilities

  • Develop a supportive rapport with supervisory staff and actively seek out opportunities to provide assistance where needed
  • Assist and support individuals in developing and achieving their personal goals throughout their employment
  • Act as a Mentor and be a positive role model by being energetic, creative and resourceful
  • Help meet the needs of the Organization by supporting the success of our staff that need additional support
  • Develop an onboarding program specific to individual needs
  • Support the Recruiters to grow and improve upon the existing inclusive hiring initiatives
  • Work with the CNE Human Resources department, agencies and other applicable stakeholders to enhance accessibility standards
  • Assist with the planning and logistics surrounding accessible transportation for staff
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Disability Studies
Social Work
Special Education
Mentoring
Onboarding
Inclusive Hiring
Accessibility Standards
Stakeholder Collaboration
HR Support

Canadian National Exhibition

Virtual fair experiences and e-commerce sales

About Canadian National Exhibition

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is a well-known annual fair in Canada that has been adapted into a digital format by TheEx.com. This platform offers a virtual fair experience, allowing users to participate in events such as air shows, talent competitions, and opening ceremonies from the comfort of their homes. TheEx.com combines elements of digital entertainment and e-commerce, attracting families and event enthusiasts who are looking for engaging online experiences and exclusive CNE merchandise. Unlike traditional fairs, TheEx.com provides a multifaceted business model that includes e-commerce sales of CNE-branded products, hosting virtual events that can generate sponsorships and advertising revenue, and fostering community engagement to attract advertisers. The goal of TheEx.com is to create a nostalgic yet modern experience for CNE fans while expanding its reach through innovative online offerings.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
1879Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

iBUYPOWER's expansion into Canada increases competition for TheEx.com.
Zedcor Inc.'s security project may raise operational costs for TheEx.com.
The Superwheel attraction could overshadow TheEx.com's virtual offerings.

Differentiation

TheEx.com offers a unique virtual fair experience with digital air shows.
It combines traditional fair elements with modern e-commerce and virtual events.
TheEx.com leverages CNE's popularity to attract a diverse, nostalgic audience.

Upsides

Growing trend of hybrid events expands TheEx.com's audience reach.
Rising popularity of subscription models aligns with TheEx.com's CNE Connected initiative.
Increased consumer spending on online entertainment boosts TheEx.com's revenue potential.

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