Alternative Format Materials Technician (Bilingual)

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Join the dedicated staff at the Alternate Format Materials Resource Centre, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch where we believe that our purpose is to reach every one of our learners and help to actualize their full potential.

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About the job

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

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have advanced level oral and written French language skills (see "More Information" for a description of proficiency levels).

Technical knowledge:

• You have advanced knowledge of alternate format production practices related to transcription (e.g. braille, Etext, digital audio), or willingness to acquire advanced knowledge.

Computer and software skills:

• You have experience with and knowledge of alternate format production software and machinery related to transcription, or willingness to acquire advanced knowledge.
• You have experience with databases for tracking purposes and the ability to manipulate data, or willingness to acquire advanced knowledge.
• You have experience with common office software, including email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Organizational and problem-solving skills:

• You have organizational, time management, administrative and reasoning skills to set priorities, organize materials and meet deadlines.
• You have problem solving skills to identify and resolve problems/errors.

Communication skills:

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with students, teachers and provincial libraries.

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• W-EU-130062/18

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.