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Note taker

@ Habitat Learn Inc

Hamilton, Ontario

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Overview

Habitat Learn Inc is hiring contract Note Takers to attend in-person university classes at McMaster University in Hamilton and nearby regions, typing lecture notes on a personal laptop to support students with disabilities. Work covers varied academic subjects and runs roughly 8am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday, with a minimum commitment of one academic semester.

Responsibilities:

  • Type lecture notes on a laptop in university lectures
  • Attend tutorials and labs to record key information
  • Organize notes with major headings for study use

Requirements summary:

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

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Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEducation
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPolice Clearance Certificate
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Habitat Learn Inc

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Our philosophy is simple, design for the future, for everyone.

Full company description

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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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Toronto, CA
Business categories
  • Education
  • Software
Other recorded names
  • Habitat Learn Inc
  • Habitat Learn
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Reported total investment
0

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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
Open jobs on Jobsy6
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Job description

We are currently looking for Note Takers for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in the Hamilton and surrounding regions (McMaster University). These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!

Responsibilities:

  • Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
  • 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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