Adaptive Technology Technician
Full-Time Support Staff (4-month contract)
Reporting to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services, the Adaptive Technology Technician is responsible for the instruction and technology training and support of students with disabilities, program staff, and faculty. Adaptive technology encompasses specialized software, computers and other technical aids that assist students with disabilities in their studies. The Technician also maintains these technologies and resources, researches and tests new technology, provides maintenance and general support for departmental database software, provides recommendations concerning acquisitions and technological support, and completes installations and services equipment. The Technician is responsible for coordinating the acquisition and transcription of alternate format resources for students with disabilities and provides the requisite training and support to students and staff.
The successful candidate will have a two-year community college diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or Electronic Technology with related experience that includes specific knowledge of assistive technology and specialized software used by students with disabilities and one year of relevant employment experience with assistive technology.
Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., December 12, 2025. Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval.
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.
