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Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Rosters Selected for Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games

July 18, 2019 11:12 am Leave a Comment

– Men’s and women’s teams will be playing for spot in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Canadian Paralympic Committee – https://paralympic.ca/news/canadian-wheelchair-basketball-rosters-selected-lima-2019-parapan-am-games

Ottawa, July 18, 2019 – The 24 wheelchair basketball players who will compete for gold for Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games next month have been selected, as Wheelchair Basketball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced the men’s and women’s teams on Thursday.

Lima 2019 is a direct qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games for Canada. The men’s team must finish in the Top 3 to earn a spot in next year’s Paralympics, while the women must finish in the Top 2.

“Congratulations to all 24 supremely well-deserving individuals who have been selected to play for Canada in Lima!” said Stephanie Dixon, chef de mission of the Lima 2019 Canadian Parapan Am Team. “I know how important these Games are for our wheelchair basketball teams and the entire Canadian Parapan Am Team will be behind you. We know you are ready for the challenge, and I am so excited to support you and cheer you on.”

The Canadian men, silver medallists at the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games, finished 12th overall at the world championships last year. They are the third-highest ranked team from the Americas, behind USA and Argentina.

The squad will be led in Lima by veteran co-captains Bo Hedges and David Eng, as well as Patrick Anderson who is arguably the best wheelchair basketball player ever. Eight players on the team are Paralympians, with five (Anderson, Eng, Hedges, Jassman, Miller) owning Paralympic medals. Three athletes (Higgins, Melymick, Mutware) will be making their multi-sport Games debut, with one (Mutware) also making his international debut for Canada.

“Wheelchair basketball is a great spectator sport that is experiencing rapid growth and gaining popularity here in Canada and around the world,” said Eng. “This makes it that much harder for teams to qualify for Tokyo 2020, and with limited qualification spots on the line, the matchups in Lima are going to be intense and fierce. As athletes, as competitors, and as a team fortunate to represent our great country, we are hungry for the opportunity to perform in that kind of environment and earn our place on top of the podium.”

The Canadian women finished fifth at the world championships last year, where they were the top nation from the Americas. At the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Canada was also fifth overall, but second in the Americas behind the USA who won gold.

Arinn Young and Cindy Ouellet will co-captain the team in Lima, where the squad will feature seven Paralympians (Gavel, Hawtin, Jacques, Ouellet, Lalonde, Steeves, Young) and five newcomers to multi-sport Games (Bérubé, Dandeneau, Lai, Llanes, Tessier). Canada won the silver medal in the women’s wheelchair basketball tournament four years ago at the Parapan Am Games.

“Competing for and representing your country in a sport you love is a dream shared by many athletes, but few get to do it at a high level,” said Ouellet. “That is why it really is a privilege and an honour for us to put on the Canadian jersey and to showcase wheelchair basketball. On the women’s team, we are 12 athletes that have worked extremely hard to make our country proud, and we look forward to exposing more Canadians to the game which is physical, fast-paced, and fun to watch.”

In both men’s and women’s action in Lima, Canada will compete in Group A for the preliminary round alongside Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia. The top four finishers in the women’s event will move onto the semifinals, while the men’s tournament will see all eight nations re-seeded for the quarter-finals.

Canada’s schedule is as follows:

• August 24: Canada vs. Colombia WOMEN
• August 25: Canada vs. Colombia MEN
• August 25: Canada vs. Argentina WOMEN
• August 26: Canada vs. Mexico MEN
• August 27: Canada vs. Mexico WOMEN
• August 27: Canada vs. Argentina MEN
• August 28: Quarter-finals MEN
• August 29: Semifinals WOMEN
• August 30: Semifinals MEN
• August 30: Gold and bronze medal games WOMEN
• August 31: Gold and bronze medal games MEN

“Lima 2019 is a critical competition and good test for us on the road to Tokyo 2020,” said Jeff Dunbrack, high performance director, Wheelchair Basketball Canada. “Both teams have really been developing and growing over the last year, and I’m excited to see all the hard work that the athletes, coaches, and staff are putting in each and every day pay off with strong performances. With an increased emphasis on performance preparations and laser sharp focus on qualifying, we will be ready to compete and earn our spot at the Paralympic Games.”

The Lima 2019 Parapan American Games will take place August 23 to September 1 in Peru and will surpass Toronto 2015 as the largest Parapan Am Games ever with a record 1,850 athletes set to participate. Canada is expecting to send a team of approximately 152 athletes and competition partners in 13 sports. The Canadian Paralympic Committee will announce the official full team heading to the Games later this month.

LIMA 2019 PARAPAN AM GAMES WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL WOMEN’S TEAM 

NAME	HOMETOWN	AGE IN LIMA
Rosalie Lalonde*	Saint-Clet, QC	22
Élodie Tessier	Saint-Germain de Grantham, QC	23
Arinn Young*	Legal, AB	23
Cindy Ouellet*	Quebec City, QC	30
Tamara Steeves*	Mississauga, ON	29
Maude Jacques*	Lac-Beauport, QC	27
Puisand Lai	Toronto, ON	19
Tara Llanes	North Vancouver, BC	42
Sandrine Bérubé	Beauharnois, QC	20
Kady Dandeneau	Pender Island, BC	29
Erica Gavel*	Prince Albert, SK	28
Melanie Hawtin*	Oakville, ON	31

*Paralympian

LIMA 2019 PARAPAN AM GAMES WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL MEN’S TEAM 

NAME	HOMETOWN	AGE IN LIMA
Nik Goncin*	Regina, SK	27
Deion Green*	Victoria, BC	29
Bo Hedges*	Wonowon, BC	39
Vincent Dallaire	Quebec City, QC	24
Blaise Mutware	Scarborough, ON	25
Colin Higgins	Rothesay, NB	28
Lee Melymick	Toronto, ON	24
Chad Jassman*	Calgary, AB	35
Patrick Anderson*	Fergus, ON	40
Jonathan Vermette*	Sherbrooke, QC	28
Tyler Miller*	Kitchener, ON	35
David Eng*	Montreal QC	42

*Paralympian

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About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
About Wheelchair Basketball Canada: WheelchairBasketball.ca

Casting Call for Men in Wheelchairs

July 17, 2019 11:35 am Leave a Comment

Milo Casting is seeking men in wheelchairs for a national cough medicine campaign

About You:

• You are a male of any ethnicity that requires a wheelchair
• You are approximately 25+ years of age
• You must be non union (not part of ACTRA)!
• You do not need previous on-camera experience. We are simply looking for skilled people with great energy!

Those selected will be financially compensated $500 for a 2-3 hour shoot.

Details & Submission Information:
If interested, you must email the following to research@milocasting.com

1. Your name, age, and ethnicity
2. Your location, contact information and union status
3. A couple recent photos of you (take today is preferable) – please avoid hats and sunglasses
4. Please write “Project Cough Wheelchair” in the subject line followed by your name. (i.e.: Project Cough Wheelchair – Jermaine Dobson)

You must be available for these key dates:

• SHOOT: Friday August 2, 2019
• No AUDITION for this project – we will book directly from photos

Deadline for submissions: Please submit as soon as possible
Note: If an agent represents you please allow them to submit you for this project

Questions or Concerns:
Please contact us at 416-360-0465 x233 (Shannon) or 416-360-0465 x234 (Taijah)

Please join our Facebook group for future casting calls:
www.facebook.com/milocasting
60 SUMACH ST / 3RD FLOOR / TORONTO, ON M5A 3J7 / T: 416-360-0465
www.milocasting.com

Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Named to Canadian Parapan Am Team for Lima 2019

July 15, 2019 11:43 am Leave a Comment

– Seven athletes return from team that won gold four years ago in Toronto
– Lima 2019 takes place August 23 to September 1

Canadian Paralympic Committee – https://paralympic.ca/news/wheelchair-rugby-athletes-named-canadian-parapan-am-team-lima-2019

Ottawa, July 15, 2019 – Wheelchair Rugby Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee have announced the 12 athletes selected to represent Canada at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games in August.

Currently ranked fifth in the world, Canada travels to Lima looking to defend its gold medal from the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto. Four years ago, the Canadian team memorably defeated arch-rivals the United States 57-54 in the final. Seven members of that team, all of whom are also Paralympians, are returning to the squad. Five players will be making their major Games debut.

“The team selection for Lima 2019 has been the hardest process, since Dave [Willsie, assistant coach] and I joined the national team program as coaches,” said head coach Patrick Côté. “I’d like to give kudos to all the players who fought so hard for their spots and managed to take our level of play to the step.

“We are confident that the team we have selected will give us the best chance to succeed, in what will be a difficult competition with highly competitive opponents. Ultimately, our goal is to win gold in Lima, which will automatically qualify Canada for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.”

Wheelchair rugby competition will begin on August 23 and conclude with a gold medal match on August 27. Canada will compete in a round-robin against the United States (world No. 2), Brazil (No. 9), Colombia (No. 13), Argentina (No. 20) and Chile (No. 21). The top four teams will then begin a knockout stage, consisting of two semifinals and a final.

Canada’s schedule is as follows:

• August 23: Canada vs. Argentina
• August 24: Canada vs. Brazil
• August 24: Canada vs. Colombia
• August 25: Canada vs. Chile
• August 25: Canada vs. USA
• August 26: Semifinals
• August 27: Gold and bronze medal games

“Congratulations to all 12 athletes named to our Lima 2019 wheelchair rugby team!” said Stephanie Dixon, chef de mission of the Lima 2019 Canadian Parapan Am Team. “Our Canadian team has experience and they are determined, and I have no doubt they will put forth an amazing performance in Peru. Wheelchair rugby is such a thrilling, fast-paced, and demanding sport and it will definitely be a highlight of the Games.”

Canada will qualify directly for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games should the team win gold in Lima. Any other result would mean Canada would have to compete at the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation 2020 Paralympic Qualification Tournament and finish in the top two positions, in order to qualify for Tokyo.

The Lima 2019 Parapan American Games will take place August 23 to September 1 in Peru and will surpass Toronto 2015 as the largest Parapan Am Games ever with a record 1,850 athletes set to participate. Canada is expecting to send a team of approximately 152 athletes and competition partners in 13 sports. The Canadian Paralympic Committee will announce the official full team heading to the Games later this month.

LIMA 2019 PARAPAN AM GAMES WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TEAM

NAME	HOMETOWN	AGE IN LIMA
Cody Caldwell*	Peterborough, ON	31
Patrice Dagenais*	Embrun, Ont.	34
Eric Furtado Rodrigues	Mississauga, Ont.	40
Trevor Hirschfield*	Parksville, B.C.	35
Mélanie Labelle	St-Hubert, Que.	34
Zak Madell*	Okotoks, Alta.	25
Travis Murao*	Richmond, B.C.	36
Benjamin Perkins	North Augusta, Ont.	32
Patrice Simard*	Quebec City, Que.	40
Shayne Smith	Toronto, Ont.	30
Branden Troutman	Lloydminster, Alta	20
Mike Whitehead*	Windsor, Ont.	43

*Denotes Paralympians. The same athletes also competed at the 2015 Parapan American Games

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About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
About Wheelchair Rugby Canada: WheelchairRugby.ca

Volunteer Opportunity: Board of Directors Member

July 12, 2019 1:28 pm Leave a Comment

The Ontario Para Network is looking to recruit an individual with expertise in the area of corporate sponsorship for a Director-at-Large position on our Board of Directors. Desired competencies include sport system knowledge and revenue generation expertise. Knowledge of adaptive sports is not required.

Position: Board of Directors, Director-at-Large (Corporate Sponsorship)
Position Type: Volunteer – 2-year term
Region: Ontario (organization based in Toronto)
Application Deadline: August 15, 2019

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Organization: The Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is the provincial governing body for three (3) wheelchair sports throughout the province of Ontario: Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Tennis as well as providing programming for Wheelchair Athletics.

We provide support and a variety of programs and services to our athletes and clubs in order to encourage athletes with a disability to get active, have fun, and challenge themselves through the power of sport.

• We connect people looking for local wheelchair athletics, basketball, rugby, or tennis club/programs.
• Our Bridging the Gap program provides opportunities to for “Have-A-Go” sessions and other introductory wheelchair sports sessions to try out our sports first-hand.
• We provide awareness of wheelchair sports through our Schools Program, in partnership with Wheelchair Basketball Canada.
• We provide opportunities to compete at tournaments, meets, and events at the local, provincial, and national level.
• We provide sport wheelchairs through the ONPARA Wheelchair Loans program.
• Our Enabling Change program teaches the importance of accessibility and inclusion in the classroom or the workplace through participation.
• We provide our wheelchair athletes with funding opportunities through provincial programs, bursaries and grants.

The Board of Directors and staff have developed a Strategic Plan (2020-2023); a three-year roadmap to grow adaptive sports across Ontario. This plan charts our key deliverables over the next three years and identifies the key performance indicators that will keep us focused and accountable.

VISION
Stewards of inclusion through adaptive sport

MISSION
Together with our partners, grow awareness and opportunities for adaptive sports in Ontario

VALUES
Integrity
Collaborative – stronger together
Inclusive
Respect
Exceptional experience

Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors is responsible for the development of the organizations Strategic Plan, development and oversight of the organization’s Policies & Procedures, budget development and oversight, and revenue generation.
Depending on the activities of the organization, Board members may be asked from time to time to lead activities or sit on or Chair committees to support the work of the organization.

ONPARA Board of Directors are required to be a member of the organization – https://onpara.ca/product/onpara-membership/ Membership is $25 annually.

Term of Office:
The term of office for the Directors shall typically be 2 years. Terms will be staggered ensuring not all positions expire at the same time. Board members may only serve 3 terms in the same position. The Board of Directors are expected to attend 4 to 6 Board meetings per year in addition to the Annual General Meeting.
New Board members will be elected at the Annual General Meeting of the organization (November 19-19). A Nomination Form is required to be completed and submitted prior to the AGM.

How to Apply:
Individuals who are a 18 years of age or older who have an interest and/or passion for increasing the awareness and opportunities for participation in adaptive sport are invited to apply. Please send a resume and statement of interest to Dena Coward, President c/o info@onpara.ca

Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2019

Director_Corporate Sponsorship_ONPARA Board of Directors_Position Description

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About the Ontario Para Network

Formerly known as the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, our mission at the Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is together with our partners, to grow awareness and opportunities for adaptive sports in Ontario. As the governing body for three wheelchair sports in the province, we strive to increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in wheelchair athletics, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis at recreational, competitive, and high performance levels.

ONPARA Accepting Nominations for 2019 Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award

July 11, 2019 3:52 pm Leave a Comment

Nomination period now open for inaugural Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award

On September 24, 2017, the Ontario Para Network lost its President, Ken Thom. Ken was a passionate, dedicated, and committed leader in the adaptive sports community, and a tireless advocate for athletes with disabilities and their families. Although Ken excelled as a high performance wheelchair athletics coach, it was his infectious positive attitude that motivated athletes to excel on and off the track. Ken’s athletes also learned lessons in sportsmanship and the importance of giving back to the community.

To honour the memory and contributions of our former president and a long-time wheelchair athletics coach, the Ontario Para Network established the Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award in November 2018 – an award to be presented annually during National Coaches Week to an adaptive sports coach in Ontario who embodies the passion, knowledge and skills that made Ken such a cherished member of the ONPARA organization.

It is with great honour that we currently seek nominations for the inaugural Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award.

Individuals can nominate a deserving coach by simply completing and submitting the nomination form electronically prior to August 31, 2019. The award recipient will be announced during National Coaches Week from September 21-29, 2019 and will be awarded $250.

Nomination forms, eligibility criteria, and other details about the award can be found on the ‘Ken Thom Memorial Coaching Award’ page on the ONPARA website.

Inquiries can be directed to Laura Wilson, ONPARA Executive Director, at laura@onpara.ca or 416-426-7189.

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Casting Call for Children With Disabilities

June 18, 2019 4:42 pm Leave a Comment

In search of children with disabilities across Canada for a Telus Public Service Announcement

Jigsaw Casting is currently seeking children with a disability for a Telus Public Service Announcement (PSA); this PSA is to support the Friendly Future Foundation.

Roles

We are looking for the following Individuals, open to all genders and backgrounds:
1) A child amputee who wears a prosthetic limb. Age 10 to 17.
2) A child who is blind or partially sighted and can swim. Age 10 – 17.
3) A child who is deaf and can demonstrate sign language. Age 10 – 17.

Note: We may be interested in casting one parent (roles 1&2) or grandparent (role 3-who can sign) with their child as well, please apply with your child below.

The honorarium will be $500 each if selected. No previous acting experience required. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. This is a union 706 PSA, non-union members are encouraged to apply, we are especially looking for real kids with a disability for this PSA.

Filming in Toronto. Travel and accommodation will be provided for child and parent if you are not in the Toronto area.

Details & Submission Information

To apply, please send us your child’s name, age, photos of both parent and child (no hat or sunglasses), tell us which role you are submitting for, your city/province, some information about your child’s disability, parent’s name and phone number to:

To apply, please submit the following information to research@jigsawcasting.com :

1. Your child’s name, age and which role they are applying for.
2. Parent’s name and phone number.
3. Photos of both parent and child (no hats or sunglasses).
4. Some information about your child’s disability.

• • Please note: For Role 2 – Blind Swimmer – please tell us about your child’s swimming experience.

Please write ‘TELUS PSA’ in the subject line of your email, along with your child’s name, age and which role you are submitting them for. (e.g. TELUS PSA – JENNY SUN – 13 – Role 1 AMPUTEE)

Deadline to submit is ASAP since we will be conducting online interviews on June 27.

Availability

Must be available for the following dates:

• Online Interview: June 27, 2019
• Shoot: July 3 or 4, 2019 in Toronto

Contact

Magda Prusaczyk
Casting Assistant
416 360 0336 x 212
research@jigsawcasting.com

Jigsaw Casting Ltd.
60 Sumach Street
3rd Floor
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
www.jigsawcasting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JigsawCasting/

Casting Call for Teenage Wheelchair User

June 16, 2019 1:15 pm Leave a Comment

Toronto Talent Agency is seeking a teen in a wheelchair for a Disney production

Seeking: Teen who uses a wheelchair, aged 14-19 years old

Date: Monday June 17, 2019

Location: Mississauga, ON

Production: Secret Society (Disney film)

Rate: $36/hr

Application:
Please email the following information to TOtalentagency@gmail.com
1) Full name
2) Union status
3) 2 photos (1 headshot and 1 in wheelchair – selfies are fine)
4) City of residence
5) Primary phone number (cell phone)

Contact

Doris Wohl
416-817-3946
TOtalentagency@gmail.com

Seeking Francophones with a Disability for Documentary

May 28, 2019 2:38 pm Leave a Comment

AMI-Télé documentary about youth with disabilities

Documentary:
A production company is looking for francophones with a disability (ages 16-22) to share their experience of transitioning to adulthood, and how services available have changed.
If interested, contact catherine@ardoiseandco.com

Pour un documentaire:
Une compagnie de production est à la recherche de francophones en situation de handicap (entre 16 et 22 ans) qui sont prêts à partager leur expérience du passage à l’âge adulte, et comment les services disponibles pour les soutenir changent.
Si vous êtes intéressés, contactez catherine@ardoiseandco.com

Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer (Summer Student)

May 27, 2019 5:11 pm Leave a Comment

ONPARA is seeking a Graphic Designer with a specific interest in the sport sector. The candidate will work with ONPARA’s staff, athletes and communications volunteers to draft content in support of programming and events.

Position: Graphic Designer (Summer Student)
Position Type: Contract – 8 weeks @ 35hrs/week
Location: ON – Metro Toronto Area with travel across the Greater Toronto Area
Application Deadline: Thursday May 30, 2019

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The Graphic Designer will assist with our rebranding and the redesign of our print and online promotional material. The collateral developed will clearly articulate our vision and mission using our new logo and corporate identity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a full review of current print and online promotional material
• Gain a full understanding of our new brand standards
• Redesign existing brochures, flyers and other promotional material that is consistent with the look and feel of our new corporate identity
• Assist with the redesign of our website (current work-in-progress)
• Gain an understanding of adaptive sports with particular focus on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis
• Work to develop ideas and offer creative direction in a team-based environment
• Access and organize photo libraries to select images for use in print and in social media posts
• Work with athletes to schedule photo shoots as required
• Liaise with printer to determine cost-effective print solutions
• Ensure material encompasses sport-specific marketing and engagement strategies

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe software programs
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of social media and the various platforms
• Attention to detail
• Above-average organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• A desire to work with our athletes of all abilities to share their stories
• A desire to produce creative content
• Flexible schedule as programs occasionally run in the evenings and on weekends
• Knowledge of wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis or wheelchair athletics is an asset

Eligibility:

This position is made possible through funding from the Ontario Summer Experience Program. Applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 15 and 24 years old
• Eligible to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number
• Currently enrolled in a secondary, or post-secondary institution, or within six months of graduation.

Remuneration:
This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and will pay a wage of $14.00/hour for 35 hours/week for a maximum of 8 weeks.

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How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit a resume, cover letter and a link to an online portfolio or attach no more than three digital samples of their work.

Applications must be submitted to info@onpara.ca by May 30, 2019

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About the Ontario Para Network

Formerly known as the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, our mission at the Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is to grow adaptive sport opportunities across Ontario. As the governing body for wheelchair sports in the province, we strive to offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in wheelchair athletics, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis at recreational, competitive and high performance levels. We deliver extensive outreach and education programs targeting schools as well as individuals and clinicians at rehabilitation hospitals and the broader health care sector.

Job Opportunity: Communications Assistant (Summer Student)

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ONPARA is seeking a creative individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will support all ONPARA communications and social media activities. This position will appeal to students in a journalism, public relations, or communications program.

Position: Communications Assistant (Summer Student)
Position Type: Contract – 8 weeks @ 35hrs/week
Location: ON – Metro Toronto Area with travel across the Greater Toronto Area
Application Deadline: Thursday May 30, 2019

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The Communications Assistant will work with ONPARA’s staff, athletes and communications volunteers to draft content in support of our athletes and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use your creative story-telling skills to create engaging content about our athletes and their adaptive sport experiences
• Draft content for email newsletters
• Draft program descriptions for brochures, flyers and website
• Assist with the redesign of our website (current work-in-progress)
• Gain an understanding of adaptive sports with particular focus on wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis
• Find creative ways to convey the message that a sport wheelchair is a piece of sports equipment used by people of all abilities in order to participate in adaptive sports
• Work to develop ideas and offer creative direction in a team-based environment
• Access photo libraries to select images for use in social media posts
• Create plans, scripts, social media posts etc. to ensure that communications material is creative, consistent and effective at telling our story.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• A solid understanding of social media and the various platforms.
• Attention to detail.
• Above-average organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• A desire to work with our athletes of all abilities to share their stories
• A desire to produce creative content
• Flexible schedule as programs occasionally run in the evenings and on weekends
• Knowledge of wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair tennis or wheelchair athletics is an asset

Eligibility:

This position is made possible through funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be:

• Between the ages of 15 and 30 years old
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant Ontario legislation and regulations.

Remuneration:
This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs program and will pay a wage of $14.00/hour for 35 hours/week for a maximum of 8 weeks.

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How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit a resume, cover letter and a link to their social media platforms. Please include no more than 3 samples of your written work.

Applications must be submitted to info@onpara.ca by May 30, 2019

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About the Ontario Para Network

Formerly known as the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association, our mission at the Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is to grow adaptive sport opportunities across Ontario. As the governing body for wheelchair sports in the province, we strive to offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in wheelchair athletics, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis at recreational, competitive and high performance levels. We deliver extensive outreach and education programs targeting schools as well as individuals and clinicians at rehabilitation hospitals and the broader health care sector.