Job Description

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

LIBRARIES Accessibility Services Assistant

Job ID

73006

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

11/19/2025

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

12/07/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Library Services & Facilities

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 6

Salary Range

$22.94 - $36.83 (hourly)

Contract Duration

12.2 Months

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

7 hours per day / 35 hours per week


Monday to Friday


8:30am - 4:30pm

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field.

Career Level

Requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Anticipated start date: Monday January 12, 2026

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JD#: JD00942

General Description:

Responsible for obtaining and creating course materials in accessible formats for students with disabilities. Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of the accessible lab space in the Library and provide assistance to users in the lab.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities:

Monitor and oversee the day-to-day operation of the lab space. Assist users with assistive technology devices and services offered through the lab. Create alternate format materials (tagged pdf's, mp4's, accessible word documents, braille) for students with disabilities. Obtain or create captions or described video for media content used in courses. Coordinate access to textbooks requested by ASL Interpreters. Guide and provide information to library student assistants when preparing course materials in alternative formats for students with disabilities. Search various databases for information pertaining to alternative format materials. Circulate equipment and materials from accessibility spaces on campus. Respond to requests from students, instructors and suppliers via email, phone or face-to-face. Refer requests to appropriate internal and external sources. Maintain current knowledge of trends and issues in library accessibility services. Liaise and partner with others to develop marketing and social media materials. Provide back-up support to team members relating to accessibility services and support in the Library.

Supervision:

Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff (may include staffing for short-term needs).

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field. Requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

What McMaster has to Offer:

In addition to joining a Top Ranked University, McMaster offers a very competitive Total Compensation Package that includes, but not limited to:


Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-ofCountry Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance. Progressive paid annual vacation plan. Training, coaching and professional development opportunities. Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education. Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.


The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.


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