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 support general clerical and logistical support related to a student’s accommodation and implementation of their plan.
Responsibilities
- Takes concise lecture notes and facilitates student participation in classroom activities.
- 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.
- Acts as a reader and/or scribe for students as needed.
- Invigilates exams as required.
- 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.
- Provides support in referring students to appropriate support resources, as required.
- 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.
- 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 is considered an asset.
- Computer experience and proficiency with MS Office.
- Demonstrated ability to perform touch typing, with a minimum speed of at least 30 wpm.
Compensation & Working Hours
Salary: $29.57 per hour
Hours per week: 0–35
Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026
Position End Date (if temporary or seasonal): 04/24/2026
Location
Prince George, BC, Canada
Posting Information
Posting Number: 25‑215SP
Posting Status: Accepting Applications
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
Supplemental Questions
- * Are you legally able to work in Canada?
- * 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
Optional Documents
- Credentials
- Other
- Optional Credentials 1
- Optional Credentials 2