Company Biography:
Lambton College is always proud to acknowledge that it is located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations. As the second-oldest college in the Ontario publicly assisted system, we have served our learners and communities for nearly 60 years, and with ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan, we are charting a strong and steady course towards the next 60.
We are providing our students with the best learning and research experiences to ensure they are well-equipped to contribute to, and thrive in, a world of opportunity.
We are fostering a vibrant culture of community, collegiality, and professional growth for our people to ensure we are the best at being better.
And we are continuing to form academic, research, and community partnerships that create value for our local and global community and elevate student and client impacts at local, national, and international scales.
At Lambton College, we know where we're going. Just as importantly, we know the way we're going to get there. We call it the Lambton Way, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in being part of it.
ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan
Specific Accountabilities:
- Provide individualized support for students presenting with a dual diagnosis (for example, students with a learning disability with a mental health disorder)
- Identify the unique academic and personal barriers faced by this student population
- Develop and implement academic accommodation plans tailored to the student’s functional limitations
- Ensure accommodations are applied consistently across all learning environments, including classrooms, labs, shops, and experiential learning spaces
- Identify and coordinate the delivery of specialized resources, such as assistive software, hardware, or human supports
- Support students to access and use resources and supports to foster independence and academic and personal success
- Act as a liaison with faculty to ensure accommodations are understood and respected.
- Work collaboratively with the broader SS and Access team to provide a holistic support network for the student
- Provide ongoing mentorship and check ins to monitor student well being and campus integration
- Identify non-academic barriers to success and refer students to external community partners, such as mental health services like CMHA, when necessary
- Maintain accurate, confidential records of student interactions and accommodation history in accordance with college policy and privacy legislation
- Track and report on the impact of funded supports to demonstrate program efficacy for future funding cycles
About the Position:
This is a temporary part-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Associate Director, Student Success & Access Programs working 20 hours per week at an hourly rate of $30.50
This position will start on August 3, 2026 and run for 8 months.
The incumbent is responsible for supporting students with a dual diagnosis within the Accessibility Centre. They will assist students in accessing the necessary resources to succeed in their studies, ensuring appropriate accommodations are implemented both within and outside of learning environments. This includes coordinating access to assistive technologies and specialized resources to foster overall student success, well-being, and a sense of belonging on campus. Furthermore, the specialist will collaborate closely with faculty and the broader Student Success team to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to student accessibility.
Qualifications:
- 3 year post-secondary diploma in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field as deemed appropriate by the College
- Up to and including 3 years of practical experience providing direct case management and student support services, accessibility advisement, learning strategies, assistive technology, alternate format and accommodations training to individuals with disabilities
- Preference will be given to those with previous experience in a post secondary educational setting
Closing Statement:
Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.
Employee Perks:
Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.
Investing in our People:
Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.
Investing in our People
Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.
Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
