Accessibility Specialist

1 week ago


Burnaby BC, Canada BCIT Full time
About Us

At BCIT, we put people at the core of everything we do. Our People Vision describes our goals and priorities in respect to our people, championing a culture of innovation and global progress through people's imagination and creativity.

Position Overview

We are seeking a temporary, part-time Accessibility Specialist - Post-Secondary Institutions to lead research, development, and integration of innovative academic communication equity and accessibility in post-secondary programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the ACEBC Program team to identify and integrate best practices, enhance outreach and consultation efforts.
  • Create impactful educational resources tailored for students who are Deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind as well as for instructors, student services and accessibility professionals.
  • Foster an inclusive, diverse and supportive learning environment by advancing educational and service provider excellence.

This role plays a key role in delivering student-centered, evidence-based products and services in alignment with our commitment to service provider excellence, systems changes, community mobilization and transition services.

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Disability or Deaf studies, Deaf Education, linguistics, Social Sciences or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of recent, hands-on experience in the areas of: DHHDB accessibility in post secondary instruction or K-12; interpreter development and practices; educational and assistive technology; program evaluation.
  • Minimum of five years as a Registered Sign Language Interpreter, Canadian Certification (COI) preferred and experience in post-secondary interpreting.
  • Working knowledge of best practices in accessibility and accommodations implementation for individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind or hard-of-hearing.
  • Working knowledge of implementing strategies to advance equity, recognize diversity, and ensure inclusion, ideally in both k-12 and post-secondary systems.
Benefits
  • Competitive pay: $65,045 - $113,545 per annum.
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position).
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan.
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
  • Professional Development funds and resources.
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge.
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
About BCIT

Our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).



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