Applications are invited for the position of Placement Officer in the School of Community Services, located in the Peel Region. The starting hourly rate is $37.34/hr (Pay Band H - $37.34/hr to $43.18/hr) for a 35 hour work week. This role is based in the Peel Region. Some remote work will be available. Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is a temporary Initiatives/Opportunities position as per Article 17.3.1 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement and is set to conclude in December 31st, 2027.

Reporting to the PACE Program Manager, the Placement Officer sets up, organizes, implements, and monitors the field placement process for the Professional Advancement of Careers in Early Childhood Education (PACE) program and Connecting 2 Careers program. These initiatives are a collaboration between Niagara College and Peel Region as a workforce strategy for the early years sector.

The successful candidate acts as a resource for students, placement agencies, and faculty, to support the completion of the field experience portion of this program. They work collaboratively with related college departments and community partners to achieve this goal. This position requires organizing, implementing, and monitoring the overall field placement experience; maintaining student files and miscellaneous correspondence for the program as it relates to placement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a PACE team member and the primary contact for students, faculty, and field placement agencies
• Distributing and collecting documentation with respect to placement (ministry/program requirements, placement contract, placement evaluations)
• Contacting agencies, coordinating interviews, sending documentation (placement packages) to agencies
• Tracking placement contracts, evaluations, keeping up to date student placement files; updating student requirements
• Facilitating placement preparation learning experience for students to prepare them for placement; completing individual placement plans for each student
• Maintain and update a database of placement agencies
• Visiting each student on-site during their placement experience
• Discussing performance of the student with the student and the supervisor
• Participating in program recruitment and promotional events in the Peel Region

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as an established Early Childhood Educator who has a vast knowledge and a variety of experiences working with children aged 0-12, families and students
• Ability to build, foster, and maintain professional relationships with students, staff and community partners
• Skilled at recognizing the unique needs of host agencies/providers
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Learning Management Systems and Windows applications
• High level of organizational, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Professional attitude with a focus on quality service, confidentiality and ethical behaviours
• Excellent recording keeping and documentation skills
• A valid driver’s license and access to dependable transportation are required to fulfill the responsibilities of this role

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted