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George Brown

Campus Location:
Casa Loma, St. James, Waterfront

Hours of Work:
Up to 24 hours per week

Hourly Rate:
$34 per hour

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

The Accessible Learning Services department is seeking applications for part-time Computerized Notetakers for the GTA Colleges (Seneca, Sheridan, George Brown, Humber, and Centennial).

We currently have a greater need in the following locations:
• Humber-North
• Humber-Lakeshore
• Seneca-King
• Seneca-York
• Seneca-Newnham
• Sheridan-Trafalgar
• Sheridan-Davis

Duties:
• Provide computerized notetaking for the Deaf and hard of hearing students in a variety of classroom settings.
• Communicate with students as to their preferred style of study notes.
• Consult with faculty regarding appropriate technical terminology to ensure accuracy.
• Send edited notes back to the student within 24 hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and all assignment related information.

Qualifications:
• Must have a minimum typing speed of 75 wpm.
• Experience in a post-secondary environment an asset.
• Must pass George Brown College’s Computerized Notetaker Screening.
• Demonstrated basic word processing skills.
• Knowledge of Deaf Culture and Disability Services an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work in an environment where a diversity of people and situations are encountered.
• Please note the majority of shifts occur between 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday. A minimum of 6 hours (8am-6pm) 3 days per week (Mon-Fri) is required.

Laptop is required (we do not provide equipment).

Vehicle is required for travel between GTA campuses.
• If you do not have a typing speed, there are several typing speed tests online. When you obtain the results, please take a screenshot, or take a picture and send with attachment to the email address as below.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter via email to: Dila Rustamova

drustamova1@georgebrown.ca

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Hiring Manager responsible for the recruitment for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants, however only applicants who meet the above qualifications will be contacted.