Part-time Field Placement Officer, Child and Youth Care

Department:
Community Studies

Position Type:
Part-Time Support

Salary Range: $29.20-$33.96-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

10

Anticipated

Start Date:

December 07, 2026

Length of

Contract:

n/a

Posting Closing Date:
November 12, 2026

Land Acknowledgement:
Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

The Field Placement Officer reports to the Chair, Community Studies. In consultation with the faculty, the incumbent assists in the coordination, implementation and maintenance of field placements. The incumbent supports the field instructors and the field placement site supervisors in the organization of field placements.

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Child and Youth Care
• Bachelor in Child and Youth Care or related degree working with youth would be considered an asset
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a wide variety of community service agencies, supervising students, and computer software
• Clear understanding of the role of the Child and Youth Care professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Computer software
  - Microsoft Office
  - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience using marketing and public relations skills would be preferred
• GeneSIS training would be preferred

• Monday: 3 hours
• Tuesday: 3 hours
• Wednesday: 3 hours
• Thursday: 1 hour

Flexible working hours are available and can be negotiated upon hire.

Payband: 10

Eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy ( (subject to change)).

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