Accessibility Consultant
Full-time Support Staff – (6-month contract)
Reporting to the Manager of Student Accessibility Services, the Accessibility Consultant is responsible for the administration of disability-related programs and services as a function of Student Accessibility Services. The Accessibility Consultant provides intake, screening and referral services; recommends student development strategies, and collaborates with faculty and university service providers. This position is also responsible for peer mentoring and peer support programs, orientation/transition programs and outreach activities which focus on the transitioning needs of students with disabilities. In collaboration with a variety of professional services providers, the Accessibility Consultant applies the findings and recommendations of individual student assessments; assists with the development and implementation of individualized education plans and monitors student progress.
The Accessibility Consultant provides educational in-service sessions for faculty and staff regarding disability integration techniques, universal instructional design methods, and facilitates individualized student evaluation strategies with faculty. The Accessibility Consultant works in collaboration with other Student Accessibility Services staff in providing supports for students with a variety of disabilities studying at Nipissing University.
The successful candidate will have a university degree with a specialization in Special Education/Disability Studies and one (1) year of experience in providing one-on-one accessibility support to students with disabilities and two (2) years of experience providing direct service to students. Experience working in a post-secondary education setting would be considered an asset.
This position is classified as Wage Grade 100, with a wage range from $36.26 per hour (Step 1) to $46.00 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.
Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026. Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement, first consideration is given to those internal applicants.
The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.
