CASUAL Accessibility Assistant (To Garner Applications)

CNC International; Prince George; Presencial; CAD 34.000 - 48.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

College of New Caledonia in Prince George, BC is seeking a Casual Accessibility Assistant to support students with disabilities in classrooms and campus settings. The role may involve clerical tasks related to accommodations and implementing student plans.

Reporting to the Director of Learning Commons & Academic Success Centre, you will work with the Accessibility Advisor to ensure accessible learning environments, assist with adaptive equipment, and help connect students with College resources.

Formación

• High school completion with relevant certificate preferred.
• 6 months+ experience with individuals with disabilities or equivalent training.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with students, staff and public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate tact in sensitive situations.
• Strong written and oral communication; notes and accessibility support.
• Familiarity with adaptive technologies and safe, inclusive practices.

Responsabilidades

• Take concise lecture notes and facilitate student participation.
• Act as a reader and/or scribe for students as needed.
• Invigilate exams when required.
• Ensure classroom accessibility for students with disabilities.
• Assist with accommodation plans and troubleshooting adaptive equipment.
• Create accessible documents and perform clerical tasks.
• Schedule appointments related to student accommodation planning.
• Connect students with appropriate College support resources.
• Collaborate with the team to support College goals and learner needs.
• Maintain professionalism and mutual respect in interactions.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Communication skills

MS Office

Touch typing 30 wpm

Reader / scribe ability

Team collaboration

Educación

High school completion with relevant certificate

Social Service Worker / Education Assistant certificate

Herramientas

Adaptive equipment familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Descripción del empleo

CASUAL Accessibility Assistant (To Garner Applications)

Job Title CASUAL Accessibility Assistant (To Garner Applications)

EXISTING CNC CUPE Employees:

For all Administrative postings please disregard the following statement. For CUPE postings please refer to Article 9.01 (d) of the CUPE Collective Agreement to ensure you have met the eligibility requirements to apply to CUPE competitions.

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Employment Type

Employment Type Casual

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Learning Commons & Academic Success Centre (or other designated Manager) and in close collaboration with the Accessibility Advisor, the Accessibility Assistant provides non-instructional support for students with disabilities in the classroom, on-campus settings, and during College-sponsored field trips. This role may also provide general clerical and logistical support related to a student’s accommodation and implementation of their plan.

Specific Duties

• Takes concise lecture notes and facilitates student participation in classroom activities.
• Acts as a reader and/or scribe for students as needed.
• Invigilates exams as required.
• Ensures the classroom environment and educational activities are accessible to students with disabilities.
• Identifies problems with students’ accommodation plan and refers concerns to the Accessibility Advisor.
• Assists the student with using and troubleshooting adaptive equipment and software and may also provide orientation in the use of such technologies.
• Creates accessible documents for students with disabilities.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as word processing, filing, researching/compiling/summarizing/relaying information, appointment scheduling related to student accommodation planning and implementation.
• Connecting the student with the appropriate support resources in the College, including to ensure there are adequate safety and security plans in place, if appropriate.
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School completion plus additional advanced courses in supporting individuals with disabilities. Preference given to applicants with a relevant certificate (e.g. Social Service Worker or Education Assistant).
• 6 months or more Experience working with individuals with disabilities, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be considered.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.
• Experience working with people with multiple disabilities and disabling conditions such as learning disabilities, visual impairments, chronic health impairment, and mental health conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the challenges faced by students with disabilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with various groups including individuals with diverse abilities, cultures, and language levels.
• Ability to take high-quality notes based on class lectures, discussions and activities.
• Ability to act as a reader or scribe.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act with diplomacy and tact when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature.
• Knowledge of adaptive technologies available to students with disabilities and best practices for physical interaction with students with disabilities is considered an asset.
• Maintaining professional boundaries while building rapport with the student receiving supports.
• Computer experience and proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to perform touch typing, with a minimum speed of at least 30 wpm is preferred.

Band

Band D

Grade

Grade NA

Salary $29.57 per hour

Location

Location Prince George

CNC Campus

CNC Campus Prince George

Province

Province BC

Country

Country Canada

Department

Department Learning Commons & Academic Success Centre

Posting Number

Posting Number 26-155SP

Employee Group

Employee Group Operational

Desired Start Date

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal) 03/31/2027

Posting to gather applicants for casual work on an as required basis.

Number of Hours per week

Number of Hours per week 0 - 35

Posting Competition Status

Posting Competition Status Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill

Open Date

Open Date 11/05/2026

Screening/Close Date

Screening/Close Date 03/31/2027

Remain Open Until Filled No

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Post-Secondary Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Red Seal Certification
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • Other - Please list in resume
• * What formal education or training have you received in accessibility, disability services, or a related field? Can you describe any advanced degrees, certifications, or courses you've completed that relate to accessibility?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How much experience do you have working with individuals with disabilities? (An equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be considered)
  • None
  • less than 6 months
  • 6 months to 1 year
  • 1 year or more
• * Describe your experience with diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Discuss efforts you've undertaken to familiarize yourself with inequities faced by historically marginalized communities, efforts you've participated in to remedy some of these inequities and explain why these efforts are essential to the work of a post-secondary institution. Provide concrete examples of things a college library could do to be more welcoming and inclusive. (Please restrict your responses to 250 words.)

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Credentials
• Other
• Optional Credentials 1
• Optional Credentials 2

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources
3330 22 Ave, Prince George, BC V2N 1P8, Canada