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An opportunity to strengthen access, education, and employment pathways

TEAM Work Cooperative is seeking a Skills Development Accessibility Specialist to support students and

clients with disabilities as they move through education, training, and employment pathways.

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This role brings together direct student support, accommodation planning, funding navigation, and systemlevel

capacity building across Post-Secondary Accessibility Services, Employment Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia

Works, and training institutions.

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At its heart, this position is about helping people access the right supports, at the right time, so they can move

forward with confidence.

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About TEAM Work Cooperative

TEAM Work Cooperative is a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre with a strong history of

supporting inclusive employment and accessibility. We work alongside job seekers, students, employers,

community partners, government, and the broader employment services system to reduce barriers and create

meaningful pathways to education, training, and employment.

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Our work is grounded in inclusion, accessibility, collaboration, respect, and a belief that everyone deserves

the opportunity to participate fully in work, learning, and community life.

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About the Role

The Skills Development Accessibility Specialist provides integrated support across Post-Secondary

Accessibility Services and Employment Nova Scotia.

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A key focus of the role is supporting the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with

Disabilities. This includes helping students navigate eligibility, functional barrier assessments,

documentation, applications, service and equipment recommendations, and related processes.

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The Specialist will also act as a subject matter expert within the Nova Scotia Works system, helping Case

Managers identify accessibility needs earlier, plan appropriate supports, and strengthen education and

training pathways for clients with disabilities.

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This role is both hands-on and collaborative. You will work directly with students, while also supporting staff,

partners, and systems to become more accessible, consistent, and responsive.

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What You Will Be Doing

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Supporting students

You will support students through the CSG-DSE process, including intake, eligibility review, functional barrier

assessments, applications, documentation, service and equipment recommendations, and follow-up. You

will help students understand available supports and connect with campus-based accessibility services

where appropriate.

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Helping students access services and equipment

You will help identify disability-related services and equipment that support students in their studies. This may

include supporting access to specialized services, tutors, notetakers, assistive technology, assessments, and

other approved supports, in alignment with PSAS and federal program guidelines.

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Strengthening accessibility across Nova Scotia Works

You will provide guidance to Nova Scotia Works Case Managers who are supporting clients with disabilities or

suspected disabilities as they pursue education, training, and employment goals. This may include helping

with accommodation planning, return-to-work action plans, academic planning, and identifying supports

beyond what institutions may provide.

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Building knowledge and confidence

You will help develop and deliver training, tools, resources, newsletters, drop-in sessions, and consultation

supports that make accessibility processes easier to understand and apply across the system. This may

include professional development for advisors, Accessibility Office Managers, and Nova Scotia Works staff.

Collaborating with partners

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You will work closely with PSAS, Employment Nova Scotia, Case Managers, post-secondary institutions,

program officers, and other stakeholders to support strong communication, coordinated service delivery, and

continuous improvement.

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Ensuring quality and accountability

You will maintain accurate documentation, protect privacy and confidentiality, follow program guidelines,

support quality assurance expectations, and ensure services are delivered in a timely, consistent, and

student-centred way.

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The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of accessibility, disability supports,

accommodations, and inclusive practice in education and employment settings.

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You may be a strong fit for this role if you are:

• Experienced in working with adults with disabilities

• Comfortable supporting students or clients through complex systems

• Skilled at identifying barriers and translating needs into practical supports

• Familiar with post-secondary accessibility services, accommodation planning, or disability-related

funding processes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident with documentation

• A strong communicator who can support students, staff, and partners with clarity and care

• Collaborative, thoughtful, and committed to improving access and inclusion

• Comfortable working independently while staying connected to a broader team

 

Experience with Post-Secondary Accessibility Services, Nova Scotia Works, CSG-DSE, SDAS processes,

student assistance, or accessibility-related service delivery would be considered an asset.

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Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as education, psychology, social work, rehabilitation, or a

similar area

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with adults with disabilities

• Experience in post-secondary accessibility supports, considered an asset

• An equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience may be considered

 

Why This Role Matters

For many students and clients with disabilities, the path through education and training can be difficult to

navigate. The right support can make a significant difference.

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This role helps ensure people are not left to figure it out alone.

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The Skills Development Accessibility Specialist will help students access the services, equipment,

accommodations, and guidance they need. They will also help strengthen the broader system so staff and

partners are better equipped to respond to accessibility needs with confidence, consistency, and care.

 

Position Details

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Position Title: Skills Development Accessibility Specialist

Organization: TEAM Work Cooperative

Employment Type: Full-time, 1.0 FTE

Term: 1-year term, with possibility of extension

Salary: $65,000 plus benefits

Reports To: Case Manager Team Lead

Work Arrangement: In-office and virtual work required

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Anticipated Start: ASAP

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: jsmith@teamworkbridge.org

 

Application deadline: June 5th, 2026 @4:30pm

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TEAM Work Cooperative is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and respectful recruitment

process. Applicants are encouraged to let us know if accommodations are required at any stage of the hiring

process.

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A final note

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a practical and lasting difference in the lives of

students and clients with disabilities, while helping strengthen accessibility across education, training, and

employment systems in Nova Scotia.