AccessAbility Assistant

ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE

Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre-university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world's top universities, the College's record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec. As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working at one of the province's premier post-secondary institutions.

Title:

AccessAbility Assistant

Reporting to:

Associate Dean, Student Success

Classification:

Administrative Support Agent, Class I

Category:

Support Staff

Status:

Occasional

Working Hours:

Weekdays, 35 hours (work schedule will vary to ensure the departmental coverage accordingly)

Hourly Rate:

$24.99 to $27.95

Contract Dates:

March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, Student Success, the AccessAbility Assistant is the first contact for students and faculty at the AccessAbility Centre and is responsible for organizing and supervising testing at the Centre and coordinating note-taking and other accommodations and support measures for students with registered with the Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the staff of the Accessibility Center in communicating with faculty, students and their families
• Invigilates, coordinates and provides administrative support for testing accommodations
• Supports the AccessAbility Technician in the use of computers or software by students
• Assists the AccessAbility Technician, the Adapted Services Counsellor, and other Centre staff in administrative matters pertaining to provision of services to students (i.e. updating records and the database as needed)
• Coordinates the Note-taker service
• Assists students with major functional disabilities with their classes (e.g. acts as a scribe or reader for students)
• Supports the Peer Tutoring service and other academic student support services
• Fulfills other duties as required

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• People-oriented and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong capacity of multitasking
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Positive demeanour and ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
• Good judgment and crisis management abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in an appropriate specialty or a High School Diploma (DES)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French (testing may be required)
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software (testing may be required)
• Knowledge of Clara is an asset

APPLICATION 

Marianopolis College encourages applications from qualified individuals, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. If we can provide a specific accommodation to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about this job opportunity. We will work with you to meet your needs.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

To apply, please go to following link   and ensure to attach/ insert your up-to-date CV and your cover letter (incomplete applications will not be considered), no later than 16h00, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Location

Westmount, Quebec

Department

Student Success

Employment Type

Occasional

Minimum Experience

Entry-level