Accessibility Advisor

Reporting to the Director of Human Rights and Equity Initiatives within the Centre for Equity and Inclusion (CEI) the Incumbent serves as a senior advisor and consultant on matters related to operationalizing full accessibility and inclusion at Sheridan. The Incumbent creates and implements a multi-pronged accessibility and inclusion strategy that is aligned with legislative requirements organizational goals and CEIs mandate in order to shift culture build awareness and sustain an accessible and inclusive welcoming and supportive environment for all students employees and campus visitors including people with disabilities.

The Incumbent collaborates with relevant areas of the institution to develop and implement a Sheridan-wide accessibility framework which ensures all Sheridan goods services and facilities including academic and business initiatives comply with Human Rights legislation and Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities 2005 (AODA). The assessment and review of policies practices and procedures (including Sheridans delivery of goods services and facilities) will be designed to identify remove and prevent barriers eliminate system discrimination and foster equitable treatment. The Incumbent acts as a subject matter expert in the coordination and development of the mandated Sheridan Accessibility Policy Multi-Year Accessibility plans Status Reports and other documents as required in line with methods and timelines to ensure compliance with the Accessibility Standards under the AODA.

The incumbent addresses accessibility equity and inclusion issues and feedback in cooperation with applicable areas at Sheridan. The incumbent may be called upon to participate in AODA audits on-site inspections and compliance reporting.

What Youll be Doing

• Enhancing and coordinating a Sheridan-wide accessibility planning and compliance framework to implement AODA requirements and ensure compliance with AODA legislation in consultation with key partners.
• Coordinating the development of appropriate resources communications training education and awareness programs to support Sheridans AODA planning and compliance framework.
• Leading initiatives to sustain an inclusive and welcoming work environment; conducting needs analyses facilitating and overseeing the development of programs plans policies procedures standards and guidelines with respect to accessibility equity and inclusion across Sheridan including legislated requirements.
• Engaging the Sheridan community in areas of accessibility equity and inclusion; integrating the principles into Sheridans business objectives and culture.
• Advising on requirements and methods of incorporating requirements into Sheridans strategic planning processes and budgets.
• Ensuring organizational compliance with legislation (Human Rights Code AODA) including as changes and additions are made by the relevant external agencies/providers; understands applicable laws regulations and government requirements and their impact on the organization.
• Developing coordinating and facilitating educational awareness initiatives relevant to maintaining a respectful and supportive workplace through accessibility equity and inclusion initiatives. This includes employee participation communication strategy community relations and the identification prevention and removal of barriers.
• Ensuring that the appropriate communication processes are in place to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of AODA feedback and inquiries from Sheridan employees students and the public.
• Overseeing transactional metrics of the accessibility and inclusion portfolio area and contributing to the broader CEI metrics that measure progress on legislative requirements organizational and CEI strategic priorities.
• Providing advice and guidance and serving as a resource to various constituents; providing clients with tools resources skills and supports so they embed Accessibility and Inclusion in their areas (i.e. cultural shift so accessibility and inclusion is considered by all roles).
• Providing a support function for the implementation of individual workplace accommodation plans for existing employees with disabilities who may require modifications to the built environment the procurement of technology assistive devices equipment software or other accommodations.
• Providing support and consultation to the HR Talent Acquisition team in the assessment and implementation of accommodation requests for job applicants with disabilities and ensuring accessible employment practices are followed in the recruitment assessment or selection processes.
• Fostering and leveraging strong working relationships and partnerships with internal and external partners to advance accessibility and inclusion initiatives; represents Sheridan at external meetings conferences etc.
• Performing other duties as assigned

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with a diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression initiatives equity and inclusion.

You have a highly collaborative approach strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You have a client service focus with an aptitude to make connections support others provide excellent customer service and might identify as a community builder.

You have excellent oral and written communication skills persuasiveness and perseverance.

Your respect for equity diversity and inclusion as it relates to the student academic experience informs your way of knowing practicing and supporting the Sheridan community.

You have a high level of intercultural competence coupled with a deep understanding of the application of principles of inclusivity.

The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

• 4-year bachelors degree or a 3-year degree and post graduate certificate in Social Sciences or a related field.
• 5-years experience developing and implementing cultural change management initiatives in areas of accessibility equity and inclusion.(equivalencies to be considered)
• Must have knowledge of accessibility equity and inclusion issues and practices including organization reviews development and implementation of compliance obligations.
• Must have knowledge of and demonstrated expertise in understanding and working with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and all applicable Standards the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Duty to Accommodate; and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it pertains to ensuring protection under the law for persons with disabilities.
• Must have experience working in a matrix environment building/managing relationships with senior leaders preferably in a post-secondary setting.
• Must have demonstrated experience in developing targeted education and awareness programs.
• Direct experience working with marginalized populations.
• Must have experience leading projects and producing comprehensive reports.

Who We Are:

The Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in peoples lives. Our strategic plan Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses were making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty/Department: Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Primary Work/Campus Location: Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) or Trafalgar Campus (Oakville) (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position On-site 3 days/week
Reference #: J0825-0377
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NM
Salary Range: $99544 - $124429
Application Deadline: September 18 2025

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations Anishinaabe Nation Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students faculty and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity anti-racism and inclusion. As such we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including those who identify as First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit/Inuk Black members of racialized communities persons with disabilities women and/or members of 2SLGBTQ communities.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments if applicable.