Intermediate Learning Specialist, Academic Accommodation

Master’s degree in education or in a related field (such as cognitive psychology, pedagogical psychology, multidisciplinary disability studies), or equivalent

Excellent specialized experience working with postsecondary students living with a disability who have specific academic requirements

Training and at least two years’ experience in student learning and cognitive and metacognitive intervention

Bilingualism: French and English (spoken and written), to be considered for this position, candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

Extensive experience in the functional evaluation of students and their learning environments

Knowledge of adaptive technologies used in academic settings

Knowledge of university teaching principles

Proven ability to build relationships of trust

Knowledge of legislative provisions and educational and public policies, and their current trends with respect to persons with disabilities (Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Human Rights Commission’s consultation report The Opportunity to Succeed: Achieving Barrier-free Education for Students with Disabilities and Guidelines on Accessible Education, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)

Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups

Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines

Experience using various software programs such as the Student Information System (SIS), Microsoft Windows, word processors, spreadsheet programs, publishing software and database systems

Open-mindedness and flexibility

Flexible work schedule, with the ability to adjust working hours according to operational needs, including evening shifts.

Key Competencies at uOttawa: Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa: Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities. Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible. Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them. Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click here to find out more. If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

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