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Team Leader Qualifications

ACDS requirements for the ideal candidate

The work of a Team Leader involves pre-survey preparation, actual survey facilitation and participation, and post-survey work (i.e., from basic compilation of data through to the preparation of a final report).

Background Experience

  • A minimum of five (5) years work experience in the field of Community Disability Services or other human service field
  • Four (4) years of post-secondary education in a related area of study
  • Experience in program delivery and evaluation
  • Experience working with funding bodies, preferably the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Persons with Developmental Disabilities 
  • Prior training as a surveyor and successful completion of at least two (2) surveys as a Team Member

Equivalent combinations of work experience and education will be considered.

Critical Skills

  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Above average writing skills with a commitment to quality work and an excellent ability to focus on details and accuracy
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • A commitment to meeting deadlines 

Computer and Software

  • Access to and skill using a smart phone and a PC computer is essential (e.g., desktop computer, laptop, or tablet)
  • Advanced knowledge of and proficiency in using
    • the system software native to your device (Microsoft Windows 10)*
    • Microsoft Office 2016 minimum, Office 365 preferable
    • video/audio conferencing software (e.g., Zoom, Skype, FaceTime)
    • digital document transfer programs (e.g., Dropbox)

​Knowledge and experience using SharePoint will be an asset.

*Note: the CET digital process does not support Apple products/software

Becoming a Team Leader

Applicants who wish to be team leaders will be instructed on how to

  • lead a site-survey
  • review the Self-Study Guide and attached documents using SharePoint
  • record and export survey data using Notion software and
  • document your findings in a concisely-written report

After successfully completing Team Leader training, you must commit to 

  • completing a minimum of two (2) surveys annually
  • participating in any future surveyor refresher training

Become a Team Leader
Team Leader Application
Team Leader References