Learning Specialist - Business/Accounting

Competition No. SS26-55

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution with a clear purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands-on and industry-connected learning. From co-ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future-focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market-driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full-time post-secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part-time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region’s economy. Remaining community-connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities. We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work,



and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people-centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Position Information

Full-time SupportStaff Position Opportunity
Payband: Band J;Starting Rate: $44.48; Four Year Rate: $51.40
Department: Student Academic Learning Services (SALS)
Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
Reporting To: Associate Director, SALS and Test Centre
Campus Location: Oshawa and Whitby
Vacancy Status:Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbentsupports students by providing one-to-one academic support, small grouptutorials, and workshops to current students to reinforce, clarify and supportcourse content, and learning strategies. The incumbent will have a subjectspecialty focus in business administration/accounting. Services may bedelivered in-person and/or through an online platform. The incumbent will workwith the academic Faculties, faculty and other internal departments to activelycommunicate and align available SALS supports, anticipate student needs,



anddetermine the supports that will enhance student success and improve retention.The incumbent works independently within, and as part of, a team to problemsolve in an unpredictable and fast‑paced environment. They have the technicalskills to monitor the SALS computer lab, and take initiative to develop subjectsupport materials on the college Learning Management System (LMS). In addition,the incumbent will propose and lead current projects as determined by need andinnovation, and may be requested to perform other duties that support the team andthe department. The incumbent may coach students to support academic successand program progression by developing learning success plans in collaborationwith the student and other supports on campus. The incumbent will have aworking knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, FIPPA and Institutional policies,and possess a collaborative support philosophy and the ability to applyevidence-based teaching and learning strategies when working with students. Inaddition, they will:

- Assess individual student needs and provide academic support as required in subject-specific areas to support course materials/learning (e.g. business administration/accounting).
- Deliver small group tutorials and workshops on subject-specific topics and study/learning skills using techniques grounded in metacognition and the science of learning.
- Use collaborative coaching techniques and evidence-based strategies to advise students in planning academic or course goals, setting timelines and preparing an action plan for how they will achieve their own academic success.
- Deliver SALS workshops in the Start Strong program, during SALS Essentials, and as required throu

📌 Learning Specialist (Oshawa)
🏢 Durham College
📍 Oshawa