Full-time Accessible Learning Advisor (6 positions available)

Algonquin College

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profile Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

profile Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 46
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department:

Centre for Accessible Learning

Position Type:

Full-Time Support

Salary Range:

$40.39-$46.64-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

April 06 2026

Length of Contract:

N/A

Posting Information

Support Staff employees as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

February 26 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting totheManagerThe Centre for Accessible LearningtheAccessible Learning Advisoris responsible forinforming and guidingstudents on accessibility services andacademicaccommodations

and coordinatingservicesto remove educational barriersfor students with disabilities.

TheAccessible Learning Advisorworks with students at any point during their academic career from pre-enrolment to graduation tounderstandstudentacademic accommodationneedsand coordinate access to physical and other resources technologiescounsellingand formal assessments.TheAccessible Learning Advisoralso serves as an institutionalresource providing guidance on accessibility policies legislativecomplianceand the social model of accessibility including Universal Design for Learning to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

The Accessible Learning Advisor is responsible for conducting learning needs assessments and developing customized compensatory learning strategies that enhance academic performance despite disability-related barriers to learning. These strategic approaches will be based on proven psychological theories of learning and processing deficits. They will also enhance social/cognitive development in the college environment. The Accessible Learning Advisor has a coordinating role in planning/participating in CAL eventsand workshops creating andmaintainingaccessibility resources for faculty and staff and orientation and outreach events. Theincumbentrepresentsthe Collegein collaboration withcommunity partnersand external accessibility committees upholding best practices in educational accessibility and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides individualized academic accommodation advising and learning strategy support to students with disabilities to promote access inclusion and academic success

  • Reviews disability-related documentation and develop implement and maintain Letters of Accommodation in collaboration with students faculty and internal partners

  • Consults with faculty and staff to support effective and consistent implementation of academic accommodations across classroom laboratory online and placement settings

  • Supports students in developing self-advocacy skills understanding functional limitations and accessing appropriate academic technological and financial supports

  • Delivers one-on-one and group learning strategies programming to enhance students academic performance organization and self-regulation skills

  • Coordinates referrals to counselling services assistive technology financial aid and external assessment professionals as required

  • Maintains accurate confidential case records and documentation in accordance with privacy legislation and college policies

  • Contributes to outreach transition planning and recruitment activities including orientation events workshops and information sessions

  • Develops and delivers accessibilityrelated workshops and resources for students faculty and staff

  • Collaborates with internal departments and external community partners to support student success and promote accessible learning environments

  • Performs other related duties in support of the Centre for Accessible Learning and institutional priorities

  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum four (4) year degree or equivalent: Education psychology social work disabilitystudiesor equivalent

  • Minimum five (5) year in:

  • Post-secondary training and experience working within a medical model interpreting medical documentation and applying functional limitation information to inform academic accommodation planning within a non-clinical accessibilityadvisingrole

  • Experience working with adults with disabilities in a clinical and/or post-secondary educational setting where accommodation plans were created

  • Knowledge of social and medical models of disability support

  • Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial and academic aspects of disability

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability tofacilitateteamwork andmaintainworking relationships with a wide range of students colleagues stakeholders and community members

  • Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills

  • Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation policies regulations and case law related to accessibility and human rights (AODA OHRC HRTO etc.)

  • Knowledge of effective learning and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities

* Vacancies: P23098 P23099 P23100 P23101 P23102 P23013

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This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the CollegesFlexible Work Arrangement Policy. to change).

Submit your application by February 27 2026 through our Careers Portal. Career Opportunities

Cover Letter:

  • Clearly outline how you meet each of the required qualifications listed in the job posting;

  • Highlight any relevant experience aligned with the additional qualifications such as:

    • Extensive knowledge of guidelines and legislation that determine disability supports at the post-secondary level

    • Extensive knowledge of a variety of disabilities and their functional limitations that may impact access to classroom learning

    • Experience working with adults with disabilities in a clinical and/or post-secondary educational setting where accommodation plans were created

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: ()

Why Join Algonquin College

How We Use AI in Hiring:

Algonquin College uses artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants and their applications while ensuring that all processes respect and uphold the provisions of applicable collective agreements above all else.

Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities members of racialized groups and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at . While we thank all those who apply only those to be interviewed will be contacted.


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Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee apply to this job via the Workday application.Department:Centre for Accessible LearningPosition Type:Full-Time SupportSalary Range:$40.39-$46.64-HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours:36.25Anticipated Start Date:April 06 2026Length of Contract:N/APo...
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