Transcription jobs in Manitoba

*This posting will be used to fill up to 5 positions*

Responsibilities:

• Transcribe verbatim, accurately capturing all speech and environmental auditory information for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students who need to follow the written word on a screen for, classroom lectures, labs, university events.
• Take comprehensive notes of classroom lectures and labs that are accurate, clear and accessible in a written (or typed) format for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Include any environmental auditory information such as fire alarms.
• Active listening, focus on capturing key ideas, themes and supporting details.
• Properly label notes with correct date, course name and lecture title ensuring proper spelling/grammar/punctuation and format is to the approved standard.
• Upload completed notes to the Student Portal in a timely manner.
• Be objective, record information neutrally and from the presenter’s perspective.
• Maintain Confidentiality and respect the privacy of the student receiving the notes. Refrain from discussing any personal information about the student and their disability.
• Provide support to the co-transcriber/note-taker by monitoring their work, correcting errors and inserting missed or incorrect information.
• Provide services in person (campus) and/or online using various on-line platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google meets.
• Use various applications to transcribe/note-take such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
• Obtain laptop, transport to classroom and set up; return laptop to AS office afterward.
• Obtain course syllabus and know important dates.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree an asset.
• 2 years of directly related transcribing/notetaking experience is desirable.
• Keyboarding speed of 80+ wpm.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to function independently.
• Must be able to function as a member of the educational team.
• Ability to attend to details.
• Ability to retain and summarize information.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Ability to maintain neutrality, confidentiality and objectivity in relation to instructor, student, and subject matter.
• Commitment to provide quality professional service.
• Commitment to life-long learning and professional development.

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The salary range for this position will be from $24.65 to $34.87 hourly.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.