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Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

Posting Closing Date:

July 16, 2025

Campus Location:

London, ON

Department:

LRC1 Counselling & Accessibility Services Operations

Employment Group:

Support

Pay Details:

$39.34 Hourly

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

In-Person

Contract End Date:

Hours of Work per Week:

35

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Support Staff employees, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration .

Payband:

This position is paid at Payband I.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , with flexibility as required by operational needs. While the position is primarily based at the London Campus, occasional travel to area campuses may be required.

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager, Accessibility Services, the incumbent is responsible for informing and guiding students on accessibility services and academic accommodations; and coordinating services to remove educational barriers for students with disabilities. The incumbent works with students at any point during their academic career, from pre-enrolment to graduation, to understand student academic accommodation needs and coordinate access to physical and other resources, technologies, counselling and formal assessments. The incumbent also serves as an institutional resource, providing guidance on accessibility policies, legislative compliance and the social model of accessibility, including Universal Design to ensure an inclusive learning environment. The Advisor has a coordinating role in planning accessibility services events and workshops, creating and maintaining accessibility resources for faculty and staff, and orientation and outreach events. The incumbent represents the College in collaboration with community partners and external accessibility committees, advocating for best practices in educational accessibility and inclusion.

Qualifications

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Post-secondary 4-year Degree in Education, psychology, social work, disability studies or equivalent Minimum 5 years of 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 accessibility advising role An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Experience working with adults with disabilities in a clinical and/or postsecondary educational setting 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 to facilitate teamwork and maintain working 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 # L I - N R 1

Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuni and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.