Job Features
Northern College is seeking an Assistive Devices Technologist/Accessibility Services Support Officer in our Advising Services department. The successful candidate will possess good judgement and problem-solving skills with the ability to be tactful in handling concerns of students. The incumbent will work effectively in a team, be respectful of confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, possess experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and database software, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Campus Manager, Haileybury the incumbent is responsible for delivering a program of assistive educational technology to students who are registered with Accessibility Services, working in collaboration with Learning Strategist and Assistive Devices Technologist at other campuses.
What you will be doing:
- Conduct technology assessments of students with learning disabilities by recommending trial equipment, software, and assistive devices, instructing students in the use of software in the context of academic studies including but not limited to: Kurzweil; TextHelp; Dragon; and organizational software such as Inspiration;
- Providing support to students with learning disabilities; and
- Provide administrative support services to Accessibility Services by conducting research, tracking and the collecting statistical data, and maintaining of an accurate inventory of materials, equipment and other resources available to students registered with accessibility services.
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
- Two-year diploma in Human Services preferred, may consider Business, Computer Technology or related/ relevant fields of study;
- Three years of experience working with adults in a post-secondary setting and adults with learning disabilities;
- Must have knowledge of learning strategies that can be used by people with disabilities in an educational setting;
- Must have worked in an environment that required strong computer skills and knowledge of assistive technology, both hardware and software, used by people with disabilities; and
- Learning Strategies and/or Assistive Technologist Certificates (640 hours).
What Northern has to offer:
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Professional development opportunities;
- Wellness programs;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Tuition assistance;
- Generous vacation and holiday closure;
- Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
- Relocation expense reimbursement.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/