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Captioner and Note taker

@ Habitat Learn Inc

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Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Habitat Learn Inc is hiring contract note takers and captioners to attend in-person university and college classes in the GTA and surrounding regions. The work involves typing lecture transcriptions and organized study notes on a personal laptop for students with disabilities. Assignments run 8am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, starting Fall 2026, with a minimum one-semester commitment.

Responsibilities:

  • Type verbatim captions of lectures using Messenger Pigeon
  • Take organized lecture notes with key points and headings
  • Attend in-person classes at universities and colleges in the GTA

Requirements summary:

  • Completed or nearly completed post-secondary education
  • Typing speed of 60+ wpm
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Police Clearance Certificate and two professional references

Tools & skills

Messenger Pigeonpersonal laptop
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Employer posting date
2026-07-12
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingSchool
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studySTEM
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Habitat Learn is a business made of thinkers, makers and advocates. We design products to solve real problems and strive to create accessible learning experiences for all. We have close working relationships with schools and government, allowing us to root for systemic changes, changes to organizational structures, the rethinking of funding policies, and more.

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  • Software
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Habitat Learn is a business made of thinkers, makers and advocates. We design products to solve real problems and strive to create accessible learning experiences for all. We have close working relationships with schools and government, allowing us to root for systemic changes, changes to organizational structures, the rethinking of funding policies, and more.

FieldValue
IndustrySoftware Development
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersToronto
Organization typeEducational
Year founded2014
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Job description

We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in the GTA and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed! Schedules starting in the Fall semester (Sept 2026).

Preference for candidates that have a STEM background (Science, Math, Engineering) and able to do notes/captions for those subject areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
  • Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said.
  • Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings

Requirements

We are looking for individuals who have

  • Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
  • Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
  • Typing speed of 60+ wpm
  • Comfortable in an academic environment
  • Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
  • Use of own personal laptop
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Ability to analyze and process information quickly
  • Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines
  • Minimum of 2 professional references
  • Police Clearance Certificate

We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.

Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.

Benefits

  • Everyday learning opportunities
  • Flexible schedules
  • Work with new technology
  • Contribute to equitable access to education

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