Alternate Format Production Technician

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada School District #39 (Vancouver) Full time

**THE ORGANIZATION**: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)

With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the xmkym (Musqueam), Swxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.

At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada's most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**: ALTERNATE FORMAT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (TECHNICAL & RESOURCE SUPPORT C)

PROVINCIAL RESOURCE CENTRE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PRCVI)

**In this position, you will**:
Scan hard copy materials and add markup to create digital alternate format materials consistent with provisions in the Copyright Act of Canada related to access for students with perceptual disabilities

Remediate digital files to create STEM-focused (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) materials in digital alternate formats for students with perceptual disabilities via ARC-BC

Proofread electronic texts across a range of formats

Proofread and revises publishers electronic files for alternate format production

Collaborate with PRCVI outreach and alternate format production staff to develop and record accessible webinars and other professional learning opportunities delivered remotely

Support the production of 3D printed alternate format models by creating and producing tangible models to compliment digital alternate format content

Provide technical and resources support to the Division

Perform other work within the job band as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of grade 12 plus a minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary training in Media Production, Graphic Design, Programming or Information Studies and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience with digital accessible STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) content production in MathML

Familiar with the basic principles of digital accessibility and alternate format production workflows, including PDF, EPUB, and e-Text formats

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $35.20/hour (paid as 7 hours/day) plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Municipal Pension Plan, Vancouver Employee Savings Plan, Extended Health, Dental, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Vacation, & Gratuity Days.

TO APPLY

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The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.



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