Captioner and Note taker

Habitat Learn Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Learn Group is seeking Note Takers and Captioners to support students in GTA-area universities and colleges. Roles are in-person during Fall 2026, with assignments in lectures, tutorials, and labs.

Preference for candidates with STEM backgrounds and ability to handle math, science, and engineering notes and captions. Candidates should be recent graduates or current students, have a typing speed of 60+ wpm, and possess strong writing/editing skills.

Qualifications

• Must have completed post-secondary education or be close to graduating.

Responsibilities

• Type lecture information on a laptop during university classes.
• Captioning: produce verbatim transcription of instructor.
• Note taking: organize key points for study aids and headings.

Skills

Typing 60+ wpm

Strong writing and editing

Analytical thinking

Independent / self-motivated

Reliable / punctual

Comfortable in academic environment

Flexibility / adaptable

Education

Post-secondary education or near graduation

Tools

Messenger Pigeon

Job description

We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in the GTA and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! Schedules starting in the Fall semester (Sept 2026).

Preference for candidates that have a STEM background (Science, Math, Engineering) and able to do notes/captions for those subject areas.

Responsibilities:

• Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
• Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said.
• Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings

We are looking for individuals who have

• Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
• Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
• Typing speed of 60+ wpm
• Comfortable in an academic environment
• Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
• Use of own personal laptop
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to analyze and process information quickly
• Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines
• Minimum of 2 professional references
• Police Clearance Certificate

We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.

Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.

• Everyday learning opportunities

• Flexible schedules
• Work with new technology
• Contribute to equitable access to education