Transcriber (TypeWell) (Casual)

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Job Title:

Transcriber (TypeWell) (Casual)

Employee Group:

CUPE

Employee Type:

Casual

Start Date:

End Date (if applicable):

Job Description:

Responsible for providing communication access for post-secondary students by converting spoken language into a meaning-for-meaning transcript, by using TypeWell software on a laptop computer that is simultaneously viewed by students on a second computer. Voicing for deaf and hard of hearing students may be required. Position participates as part of the student’s educational team to facilitate communication within a college environment.

Education, Training & Experience

• Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education and successful completion of TypeWell Certificate.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience, including some educational transcribing experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working within an educational team and transcribing in a "teamed setting" preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to type at minimum 60 wpm without errors.
• Proficiency in operating a laptop computer and other peripheral equipment.
• Experience in using various MS-Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to listen attentively with accuracy for detail.
• Excellent English writing skills in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Ability to maintain focus on information processing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively with hearing and non-hearing individuals through verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness and understanding of cross-cultural issues between the deaf and hearing communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, and members of the educational team.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to meet work performance standards set by the College. 

Conditions of Work

• Ability to work flexible hours as required according to student and departmental needs.
• Ability to keyboard for extended periods of time (up to 1 hour) without a break.
• The nature of these positions is on-call. The location of the classrooms and shifts vary according to the student’s requirements and schedule.

An addition of 20.8% in Lieu of benefits is included based on hours worked.

To obtain the full job description, please contact our recruitment team.

Salary Range:

$31.72 - $36.32 per hour

Pay Grade:

CUPE Paygrade 22

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department. 

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):

No

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please contact us.

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please contact our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal status (850 hours worked) as per Article III.7.g in the CUPE Collective Agreement. Please quote the job requisition title and number with your previous employee ID and last day worked at the College. Please do not email if you worked at the College more than 5 months ago or if you worked in a different union.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.