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ALTERNATE FORMAT MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (TEXT) - BILINGUAL
Organization:    Ministry of Education
Division:    Provincial Schools Branch
City:    Brantford
Job Term:    1 Permanent
Job Code:    10OAD - Office Administration 10
Salary:    $24.62 - $28.97 per hour*
Posting Status:    Open
Job ID:    52608
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Join the dedicated staff at the Alternate Format Materials Resource Centre, Provincial Schools Branch where we believe that our purpose is to reach every one of our learners and help to actualize their full potential.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this unique role, you will:
• produce alternate text materials such as Braille, Etext large print and digital audio for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students
• review materials and formatting for suitable production
• produce alternate text materials for students attending W. Ross Macdonald School, other institutions in Ontario and for inter-library loan requests from other provincial resource libraries
• provide client support, transcription, financial and data support services within the Resource Library in both English and French

How do I qualify?

Knowledge and related experience:
• You have advanced knowledge of alternate format production practices related to transcription (eg. braille, Etext, digital audio)

Computer and software skills:
• You have demonstrated experience with and knowledge of alternate format production software and machinery related to transcription
• You have demonstrated experience with databases for tracking purposes and the ability to manipulate data
• You have computer skills with ability to utilize email, word processing, database and spreadsheet applications

Administrative skills:
• You have organizational, time management, administrative and reasoning skills to set priorities, organize materials and meet deadlines
• You have problem solving skills

Communication skills:
• You have advanced communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with students, teachers and provincial libraries

Additional information:
Address:  
  • 1 Bilingual Permanent, 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford, West Region
Compensation Group:   Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:   3
Category:   Education and Training
Posted on:   Tuesday, March 12, 2013
 
Note:
  • This ad is also available in French.
  • The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.
  • W-EU-52608/13

    The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
 
Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.



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*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
 
 
 
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