Assistive Technology Advisor

 Apply By: Friday, September 19, 2025 11:59 pm EDT Assistive Technology Advisor Job ID: 234308Posting status: OpenOrganization: Ministry of EducationDivision: Provincial and Demonstration Schools BranchCity: LondonPosition(s) language: EnglishJob term: 1 Temporary ,Seasonal position – September to June recurringJob code: 09OAD - Office Administration 09Salary: $28.14 - $32.82 Per hour**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.Competition # PDSB25-106Do you have a passion for assistive/learning technology? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can have a province-wide impact on assisting and training students with learning disabilities to use this technology? If so, the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch is looking for an Assistive Technology Advisor to provide clerical, administrative and training services to support students with learning disabilities in the use of assistive/learning technology hardware and software programs.About the job• Design, develop and deliver assistive/learning technology courses and demonstrate various assistive/learning technology hardware, software programs and social media networks to students, staff, families and educational stakeholders;• Assist with developing and implementing individualized assistive/learning technology plans and programs for students by reviewing and assessing individual student needs and then working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to identify the most beneficial supports available;• Perform clerical and administrative services in support of the assistive/learning technology programs such as compiling and maintaining inventory and vendor listings, collecting data, preparing statistical reports, graphs and charts, conducting research and performing other duties as assigned.• Assist information technology staff with providing on-site trouble-shooting, maintenance and repair of equipment;• Provide leadership and expertise with respect to the newest available assistive/learning technologies and programs, and provide support to special initiatives;• Coordinate and produce documents in a variety of formats using various assistive/learning technology software and programs.What you bring to the teamKnowledge and Skills in Training and Information Technology:• You have experience and/or formal training in working with students with learning disabilities in an educational/student lodging school setting;• You have in-depth knowledge and understanding of assistive/learning technology software and hardware applications and learning software;• You can design, develop and deliver training sessions and workshops, in person and online;• You know various computer software programs, internet, intranet and social media tools to produce various documents and conduct research to gather information;• You have good working knowledge of programs and software to prepare documents in different formats (i.e. Google Suite, Microsoft Office, IOS etc.);• You know administrative and office procedures and guidelines related to purchasing and inventory control.Analytical, Organizational, Interpersonal and Communication Skills:• You use sound analytical, reasoning and problem solving techniques to determine appropriate assistive/learning technology resources required and adjust or respond to situations encountered;• You are flexible and sensitive to the individual learning needs and problems encountered by students;• You are organized and can gather information in a timely manner;• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with staff and students;• You have well-developed interpersonal skills including tact and discretion to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals including students, staff, internal and external stakeholders and vendors;• You can effectively manage and deal with multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines;• You can work independently with minimal supervision and can be an effective and collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team.How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:diversity, equity and inclusion initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism Policy Additional information:Apply by: Friday, September 19, 2025 11:59 pm EDT Position details:1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 1515 Cheapside St, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector CheckCompensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionWork hours: Schedule 3.7Category: Administrative and Support ServicesPosted on: Friday, September 5, 2025Note:About security checks:A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.How to apply:You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.  Send application to:  PSBjobs@ontario.ca and quote Competition#PDSB25-106 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.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 as applicable 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 being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered 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.Information collection noticeWe are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.Strengthening Ontario, together