Captioner and Note taker

We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in Oshawa and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! We have a preference for candidates with a Math or Science background, however, those a part of other educational disciplines are welcome to apply. Schedules starting in September. Responsibilities: - Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs - Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said. - Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings Requirements We are looking for individuals who have - Completed post secondary education or about to graduate - Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more! - Typing speed of 60+ wpm - Comfortable in an academic environment - Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities. - Use of own personal laptop - Strong writing and editing skills - Ability to analyze and process information quickly - Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines - Minimum of 2 professional references - Police Clearance Certificate We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester. Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday. Benefits - Everyday learning opportunities - Flexible schedules - Work with new technology - Contribute to equitable access to education