ALTERNATE FORMAT MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (TEXT) - BILINGUAL

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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.

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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

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

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Additional information:

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.

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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.