Academic Officer

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Position Title: Academic Officer (12-Month Contract)

Employment Type: Full‑time Contract (Non‑Union)

Salary Range: $52,000 – $65,000

Division: Digital Learning

Reports To: Manager, Academic Services

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (On‑site)

TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. TVO is an international digital‑learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages across the province.

We welcome the unique contributions you will bring to TVO. Our diverse workforce is committed to building a culture that celebrates differences, encourages self‑expression, and empowers learning.

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education, offering multi‑platform educational programming through TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC, and TVO Learn. We produce a broad range of content, including original documentaries, in‑depth public affairs, the largest online secondary school in Ontario, and award‑winning digital‑learning resources.

We are looking to grow our Academic Officer team to provide academic support for student inquiries related to online course content and completion. Ideal candidates will be Ontario Certified Teachers (OCT) with expertise in English, Social Sciences, Business and/or Accounting.

• Assist students with academic queries and course content clarifications in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Academic Manager and Guidance Counsellors to optimize student support and success.
• Support the Administrative Unit on academic content issues of ILC courses and course selection.
• Assess and evaluate ILC cohort student submissions in your subject area following Growing Success guidelines.
• Stay current on Ministry of Education updates and initiatives.
• Adhere to Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession.
• Liaise with ILC Teacher Markers in specific subject areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be an OCT‑certified teacher in good standing with intermediate/senior qualifications in English, Social Sciences, Business and/or Accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policies, guidelines, and legal/ethical issues related to teaching.
• Comfortable working with technology (Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace, Student Records Systems, MS Teams, Office, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Solutions‑driven individual with excellent judgement and problem‑solving abilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with sensitivity toward a diverse learner group.
• Excellent people skills and proven teamwork.
• Knowledge of secondary school policies, course selection, sequencing, and distance‑learning pathways.
• Experience developing and providing accommodations for all students, including special education, documentation, and AODA legislation.
• Highly developed written and spoken English communication skills.
• French communication skills are an asset.
• Demonstrates TVO values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and Respect.

Our learning culture focuses on employee development through workshops, lunch and learns, and peer‑to‑peer learning. Employees have access to the Public Service Pension Plan and an Employee & Family Assistance Plan.

We invite you to submit your application by January 19, 2026 at 4 pm. If you feel you can make an impact but lack some requirements, please tell us your story—others have succeeded from a similar background.

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Accommodations are available on request for all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you need an accommodation, please email accommodations.