Captioner and Note taker
- Remote, Canada
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Job details
- Job type
- Contract
- Workplace
- Remote
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend classes remotely. Schedules starting in the Winter semester (Jan 2027). These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!
Preference for candidates that have a STEM background (Science, Math, Engineering) and able to do notes/captions for those subject areas. (Not required)
Responsibilities:
- Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
- Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said.
- Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings
We are looking for individuals who have
- Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
- Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
- Typing speed of 60+ wpm
- Comfortable in an academic environment
- Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
- Use of own personal laptop
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to analyze and process information quickly
- Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines
- Minimum of 2 professional references
- Police Clearance Certificate
We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.
Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.
- Everyday learning opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Work with new technology
- Contribute to equitable access to education
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves attending academic classes remotely to provide verbatim captioning and organized note-taking services for students. Responsibilities include typing lecture content accurately and creating study aids based on key topics and major headings.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed or be near completion of post-secondary education and possess a typing speed of at least 60 wpm. Applicants should be comfortable in an academic environment, demonstrate sensitivity to disability needs, and have access to a personal laptop.
Skills
- Captioning
- Note taking
- Typing
- Writing
- Editing
- Information analysis
- Time management
- Academic support
- Disability awareness
- STEM knowledge
Benefits
- Everyday learning opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Work with new technology
- Contribute to equitable access to education
Remote locations
- Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Remote locations (standardized)
- Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Administrative
- Social Services
Keywords
- Captioner
- Note taker
- Academic support
- Transcription
- Messenger Pigeon
- STEM
- Post-secondary education
- Typing speed
- Accessibility
- Lecture notes
- Study aid
- Remote work
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Academic environment