+ Note-taker Job Description

Please note the shifts occur between 8am – 6pm Monday – Friday from September-December or January-April or May-August

Computerized Notetakers are required to attend all University course lectures . They are required to be physically present in the classroom. The Computerized Notetaker is required electronically; lectures, videos, questions, comments, presentations, group activities and any other information relating to content or participant interaction. Computerized Note-Takers Note takers must ensure notes are accurate, clear, concise and include all necessary information. Proofread, edit and format notes after meetings. Provide completed work to Citywide Notes Ltd. within a designated timeframe.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend assigned location to document conversations, lectures, discussions and other activities occurring in scheduled hours using a laptop computer.
• Listen closely to lectures to develop high quality, accurate notes.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class to prepare for set up.
• Proofread, edit and format notes after each assignment.
• During allocated editing time, ensure notes are accurate, clear, concise and include all necessary information.
• Provide completed work to CLSH within a designated time frame.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Preference given to applicants with 2 year college program in court reporting/real time captioning
• Must have access to own Laptop with a minimum 13” screen and 3 hour battery life
• Must have a minimum typing speed of  70 wpm
• Must pass Computerized Notetaker Screening
• Strong writing and editing skills, including proficient use of grammar.
• Experience in a Canadian post-secondary environment an asset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject area quickly, analyze and summarize relevant information.
• Have a positive and professional attitude, dependability.
• Strong listening skills i.e. listening to multiple people in a conversation, able to block out ambient noise.
• Focused time management skills.
• Can meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid Orientation
• Flexible schedule
• Work on your own

Please submit the following with your application:

• Resume
• unofficial transcript
• sample notes
• your availability

Preference will be given to candidates who submit samples of their in class notes.

This position is ideal for part-time Graduate students and freelancers.

Please note that this will be an independent contractor position. Should you be accepted as a note-taker and should you choose to accept this role, you will officially be engaged in self-employment.