The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) is now inviting applications for the position of Candidate Accommodations and Resources Coordinator . This is a full-time, hybrid position.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. It is a fundamental requirement of employment at PEBC that the employee is able to be physically present at the PEBC office in Toronto, Ontario, to perform their employment duties, as required. All qualified candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

PEBC is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and a letter of interest.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position Purpose:

To coordinate the review and adjudication of exam accommodation requests for PEBC’s examinations to meet PEBC’s legal obligations and fulfill its human rights commitments while maintaining the integrity of its assessment processes. Coordinate the implementation of the multiple-choice examination accommodations and support the implementation of the performance examination accommodations. Oversee the development and updating of candidate resources.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and participate in the review and adjudication of candidate requests for exam accommodations to ensure fair access to PEBC’s assessments, in consultation with the Examination Development Project Lead and Assistant Registrar/Manager – Performance-based Examinations, and in collaboration with Candidate Accommodations Specialist, a PEBC Examination Assistant, Manager of Psychometrics, and external experts and legal consultants. Upon candidate acceptance, coordinate / support the implementation of the approved accommodations in collaboration with PEBC’s Examination Services Team Lead and Examination Administration Coordinator – Performance Examinations, Examination Centres’ Chief Administrator / Site Administrator, and PEBC’s computer-based testing provider’s team.

2. Oversee development and updating of resources to support positive exam experiences for all PEBC candidates, including documents related to exam day and rules of conduct as well as webinars, in collaboration with relevant PEBC staff.

3. In collaboration with the Senior Manager – Office Operations and HR and the Examination Services Team Lead, participate in policy and procedures review and development for CBT examination administrations.

4. Supervisory responsibilities related to the Candidate Accommodations Specialist and/or shared Examination Assistant resource.

Working Conditions:

1. Ability and stamina are needed to effectively work 7 hours per day (or more) at a desk, on computer. Available to work longer days (greater than 7 hours) as operational demands require.
2. Remote work class B – with attendance in office 2 to 3 days per week
3. Travel to examination centers and attendance at local meetings and workshops, including on weekends or evenings, may be occasionally required
4. Visual concentration in working with computers.
5. Overtime work as required or deemed necessary.

Required Qualifications:

1. University degree or educational equivalent to a Canadian bachelor’s degree, or higher
2. Expertise and experience in coordinating exam accommodations and/or the administration of high-stakes examinations is an asset
3. Expertise and experience in developing written and digital educational / training resources
4. Training, coaching, mentoring and supervision experience
5. Professional and personal integrity and accountability
6. Excellent communications skills: verbal, written and listening
7. Strong organizational and coordination skills
8. Experience as a team worker; works effectively with co-workers and clients of all backgrounds, in a collaborative, consultative manner
9. Demonstrated ability to complete responsibilities in a professional, conscientious, accurate and timely manner with an overall goal of achieving quality and efficiency
10. Demonstrated ability to:
       • work independently and problem solve
       • function well under time and workload constraints
       • respond and adapt to changing priorities, processes, timelines, working environments
11. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows environment
12. Ability to quickly learn new technologies

Desired Qualifications:

1. Education and/or training in educational or psychological measurement standards and practices
2. Experience with the administration of both multiple-choice and performance-based examinations