Senior Placement Officer

Position Summary

Applications are invited for the temporary part‑time position of Senior Placement Officer in the School of Community Services. The starting salary is $41.36 per hour for a 24‑hour work week, with potential additional hours during peak times.

• Managing and coordinating field placements, including scheduling, documentation, and student eligibility requirements (e.g., clearances, health records)
• Maintaining and updating placement databases and establishing new placement sites
• Ensuring all placement documentation is complete
• Conducting orientation sessions for students and placement agencies
• Maintaining accurate student records and submitting placement grades, including follow‑up on incomplete grades
• Collaborating with faculty and leadership to implement updates to placement processes and program requirements
• Participating in program recruitment, promotional activities, and community/professional engagement
• Providing direct oversight of students in field placements and monitoring application of ECE–Resource Consulting practices
• Conducting formal, structured evaluations of student competency, task mastery, and achievement of learning outcomes within field placement
• Delivering timely, constructive feedback to support skill development and reflective practice
• Collaborating with host agencies and acting as a subject matter expert where specialized assessment support is required
• Determining when intervention is necessary, including recommending remediation, placement changes, or withdrawal in consultation with the Associate Dean

• Minimum 2‑year diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Graduate Certificate in ECE–Resource Consulting
• Relevant professional designation in ECE–Resource Consulting
• Minimum five years of related, progressive experience in early childhood education and/or resource consulting, with experience in the vocational program field
• Demonstrated expertise in ECE–RC assessment and implementation practices
• Proven ability to evaluate performance, apply competency frameworks, and support student learning in field settings
• Strong relationship‑building skills with students, faculty, and community partners
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and assessment/reporting skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations involving student performance and placement suitability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student/learning management systems

Location:

Daniel J. Patterson Campus. The role requires on‑campus work; some remote work may be allowed.

Credentials obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated for Canadian educational equivalence. For further information, visit World Education Services http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and will make accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.