Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge
- it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and Fredericton and Sackville, New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School,

we offer
creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Manager, Academic Accommodations and Accessibility, we are hiring an Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist to join our student support team. As our recent Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist, you will work directly with students with disability needs and other protected human rights needs,



providing individualized learning strategies and ADHD coaching support to help them navigate barriers to academic success. You will focus on executive functioning, organization, time management, study skills, and self-advocacy, while also reviewing supporting documentation, developing academic accommodation plans, and connecting students with appropriate resources and services across the University.

This is an existing, full-time hybrid role based at our Toronto campus (120 Bloor St. West), working four days per week on campus and one day remotely. Regular

working hours
are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. dependent on operational needs.

What’s in it for you

Impact on student success. This role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful part in helping students reach their academic potential. Acting as a bridge between learning strategies, accessibility accommodations, and campus resources, you will directly influence how students navigate their academic journey. Your work will help ensure students have the tools, strategies, and support they need to succeed in an accessible and inclusive learning environment.

A collaborative environment. You will work within a supportive, student-focused team and partner closely with faculty, program staff, and campus services to deliver holistic student support.



This role offers the chance to build strong professional relationships across the University while contributing to a community committed to equity, accessibility, and inclusive education.

Professional growth and national exposure. Yorkville University operates across multiple provinces, providing exposure to post-secondary accessibility frameworks, assistive technologies, and evolving learning strategies that support diverse learners. Through workshops, resource development, and collaboration with faculty and student services teams, you will expand your expertise while helping shape accessible learning practices across the institution.

As our new Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist, you will:

- Deliver individualized learning strategies. You will work one-on-one with students with disabilities and other learning needs to understand their strengths, challenges, and academic goals. You will develop and apply practical learning strategies focused on executive functioning, time management, organization, study skills, and self-advocacy, adapting your approach as students’ needs evolve.
- Coordinate accommodations and accessibility support. You will review psychoeducational and other supporting documentation, develop individualized academic accommodation plans, and coordinate accommodations such as assistive technologies, extended exam or assignment times, and accessible materials. You will maintain accurate and confidential records and monitor the effectiveness of accommodations and learning strategies to ensure students receive appropriate support.
- Connect students to the right support. You will take a holistic approach to student needs, recognizing when additional support may be beneficial and connecting students with the appropriate resourc

📌 Accessibility and Learning Strategies Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Yorkville University
📍 Toronto