When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference. Desired Start Date: October 13, 2026 Position End Date: April 10, 2028 Salary range: $35.07 - $40.07 Bargaining Unit: BCGEU Support Classification: Support Services Coordinator II Type of appointment: Non-regular full-time Closing date: September 20, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and People Services if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.
Your Opportunity Under the limited supervision of the Manager of Student Services, the Accessibility Services Coordinator is responsible for facilitating access to Okanagan College programs and services and providing on-site support for students with disabilities including registration assistance, academic support assistance, modification of exam procedures, access to the broader campus community, mobility assistance and liaison and advocacy with faculty, staff, government and community agencies.
The Accessibility Services Coordinator encourages self-advocacy and independent learning in the college environment by assisting students in understanding their individual barriers and recommending various methods of compensating for those disabilities. Functions and Duties Determines eligibility for services by evaluating and interpreting current documentation of disabilities (e.g. medical documentation, psychological and neurological reports, Individualized Education Plans); provides advice on obtaining appropriate documentation as needed; contacts medical professionals to clarify or validate information provided as needed Determines disability support and service needs, creates accommodation plans and effects appropriate arrangements in consultation with students and in accordance with human rights legislation and accessibility service policies and procedures; clarifies expectations related to the provision of accommodations Provides information about and assists students to apply for financial aid and other study grants specifically designed for students with disabilities; recommends students for or facilitates access to institutionally administered financial aid as appropriate; ensures student compliance with financial aid and study grant policies and procedures Facilitates access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment, services and training; maintains and manages the College’s assistive technology and adaptive equipment; supports student training on use of technology and equipment as needed Provides information about and assists with facilitating access to community-based resources and support services Refers students to additional college services, departments and support as needed (e.g.
Learning/Success Centres, Library, Counselling, Education Advising, Financial Aid and Awards) Liaises and consults with College employees, medical professionals, and community transition teams regarding the accommodation needs and legal rights of students with disabilities, in accordance with FOIPOP legislation; disseminates criteria and procedures for accessing accommodations to the campus community; collaborates with faculty and instructors to promote inclusive classroom teaching and learning strategies Determines appropriate exam accommodations; coordinates and monitors the implementation of accommodated exams, including the use of invigilators, assistive technology and other supports as required; works collaboratively with administrative assistants or other staff as appropriate to review and revise accommodated exam scheduling procedures as needed Assists with coordination and provision of support services personnel such as