Transition Officer Job Barrie area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: First Year Experience and Transition Officer

Department:
Housing and Community Engagement
Campus:
Barrie
Classification:
Support Staff
Posting Date:
February 13, 2026
Hourly Pay Range: PB H - $37.34 (start rate) - $43.18 (4-year rate)
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Status:
Contract (Appendix

D)
Effective Date:
March 2026
-February 2027

This is a temporary replacement position for a bargaining unit employee. Terms and conditions of employment are as outlined in the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Transition and Engagement, the incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a year-round Orientation program at the Barrie campus. In addition, the incumbent collaborates with others to develop, implement and coordinate transitional support services / programs that support the new student experience and are designed to engage students, maximize their academic success, increase retention and foster the development of transferable skills.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Working out of the First Year Experience Drop-In Centre the incumbent collaborates with students and other staff to organize, implement and coordinate transitional support services and programs which includes:

Recommending and developing, new or enhanced first year experience programs to assist students in their academic and social adjustments to college life

Developing and overseeing transition programs such as the Peer Mentoring program

Establishing and implementing a communications plan to promote program participation

Developing and implementing tools to evaluate programs and initiatives and compile annual reports

Acting as a resource for other staff and student leaders regarding best practices and current research on design and delivery of transition programs

Providing support and guidance, as required to other campuses to ensure College wide services are involved with the student experience and transitional programs

Taking the lead in planning, implementing and evaluating Orientation Week for the Barrie campus which includes:

Developing and coordinating critical timelines

Forecasting and tracking expenditures associated with orientation events

Preparing the orientation registration process

Conducting general clerical duties, maintaining files, record keeping and inventory of product and supplies

Coordinating the selection, procurement, assembly and distribution of orientation SWAG

Sharing resources to assist with the development and execution of orientation programs at other campuses

Recruiting student leaders, such as orientation leaders and peer mentors, to represent Georgian College for on-campus events

Developing and identifying vendors and corporate partnerships to provide sponsorship at various orientation and student leadership events

Communicating with campus/department stakeholders regarding orientation and transition activities and highlighting options for them to participate

Tracking data, generating reports, and assisting with program assessment and evaluation

Participating in college events or committees as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successfully completed a three-year postsecondary diploma / degree in a relevant field of study that may include, but is not limited to social / human services, or education

Three years’ experience in a position where duties required an understanding of student development in a post-secondary context

Experience in a leadership role planning large-scale events including consulting with partners, developing timelines, forecasting and tracking expenditures, recruiting and organizing volunteers, and facilitating training

Computer skills with experience using the MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and conflict resolution skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated presentation skills

Time management, organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified…


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