Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Centre for Accessible Learning

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

21 September 2025

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1

Salary Grade

$65,860.00 - $85,633.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG8

Start Date

11/1/2025

End Date

11/1/2026

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services, Communications/Public Relations, Education, Training, and Library, Equity and Human Rights, General Management

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $65,860- $72,607 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: $85,633 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Mandate:
As a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is responsible for providing institutional leadership in the delivery of a comprehensive student-focused accessible learning model and delivers training and education to further the University’s commitment to provide equal access to all academic programs. CAL is a core academic support unit for both students and faculty and contributes to the recruitment and retention of students and fosters services and programs that value academic success, inclusion, accessibility, and universally designed environments.

Reporting to the Manager, CAL Assessment Program, the Supervisor, CAL Assessment Program, is responsible for supervision of front-line exam staff, developing policies and procedures supporting the day-to-day operations of the CAL Assessment Program, and supporting the Manager in accommodated assessment programming.

Objectives:

• Support the development of systems that impact everyday administrative demands and assist the Manager in meeting operational goals of the CAL Assessment Program.
• Maintain effective day-to-day operations of the CAL Assessment Program through recruitment, training, and ongoing support of front-line staff.
• Facilitate and promote accessible programming and approaches across the University community through effective communication, negotiation, and consensus-building tools.
• Employ professional communication strategies with stakeholders who are adversarial or present communication challenges.

There may be times where working hours extend to evenings/weekends to meet service plan goals at periods of peak demand, or to participate in employee training and external events.

Job Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an area related to this position , plus two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a post-secondary setting. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• A strong understanding of the implications of a disability or chronic health diagnosis as it relates to a student’s success at university and the range of services/resources available both within the University and in the community.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality.
• Effective communications skills, demonstrating ability to diplomatically deescalate adversarial interactions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of professionals.
• Able to assess developing trends and evolve unit policy and procedures in response.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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