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