Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical and Experiential Learning (Director), in consultation with the relevant Program Coordinators, the Field Practicum Coordinator (FPC) is responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating, implementing and maintaining field practicum sites, as well as supporting all Field Liaison and Field Practicum Supervisor relationships for programs offered by the School of Community Studies. While these programs may include Social Service Worker (SSW), Social Service Worker/Gerontology (SSW/GER), Child and Youth Care (CYC) and/or Honours Bachelor of Social and Community Development, this FPC will be primarily be responsible for the Social Service Worker (SSW) program.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Educating and supporting students, Field Liaisons, Field Site Supervisors and Sheridan Faculty about the practicum model, policies, procedures and requirements;

• Consulting and collaborating with the Program faculty, admin staff and community partners about the Sheridan Model for practicum; developing, promoting and implementing the Sheridan Model for practicum;

• Conducting classroom visits with students to educate them about practicum;

• Orienting students to the practicum requirements including the database system, policies and procedures, etc.;

• Responding to program, student and field inquiries about practicum requirements;

• Completing follow-up procedures to confirm practicum partnerships;

• Attending and providing field related updates at Faculty, Program and Professional Advisory Council meetings;

• Supporting students with Field readiness and career development;

• Establishing and maintaining administrative system, policies, procedures and documentation requirements for practicum related matters;

• Developing and maintaining programs, procedures and records regarding practicum;

• Collaborating with CEL Team to design, develop and implement Faculty wide systems and processes;

• Maintaining all supporting data and documentation required for students to have quality field experiences;

• Collecting and reporting data necessary for administrative reports (e.g., WSIB / MCU);

• Maintaining student field files and records required by the program and the Office of the Registrar;

• Developing and updating the Field Practicum Manual as required;

• Developing and updating resources needed by students ;

• Managing and updating practicum related information (e.g., forms, and documentation requirements);

• Compiling statistics and tracking information; Maintaining the administrative function of the database system;

• Contributing to the Program quality assurance process, through the completion of the Annual Program Report and the comprehensive Program Review by providing input;

• Securing and maintaining Field Practicum sites for the School of Community Studies;

• Vetting and securing new and innovative field sites that meet current program needs;

• Supporting community partners in formulating practicum descriptions that outline requirements for students;

• Ensuring affiliation agreements (FEAs) are signed and up to date;

• Making recommendations for ongoing program development with the goal of ensuring quality field experiences;

• Maintaining database system by providing practicum postings, agency sites, addresses and contact names;

• Consulting with the Program faculty and admin staff regarding practicum issues and needs;

• Assessing whether the community partner/practicum site meets the learning and practicum requirements of the respective program;

• Providing field personnel regular information and feedback regarding program changes and expectations;

• Conducting field visits as assigned by the Director;

• Developing partnerships and coordinates community relationships;

• Planning and organizing practicum events (e.g., Community Partner Appreciation Event, Student Practicum Fair)

• Representing Sheridan at relevant community meetings (e.g., Ministry of Colleges and Universities - consultation of School of Community Studies program standards review);

• Developing and conducting program presentations to community agencies and organizations;

• Outreaching to community partners;

• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning and have the ability to integrate multiple streams of information, be flexible in delivery methods, prioritize and track multiple projects to meet a demanding workload and keep things running smoothly.

You exercise sound judgement and your sharp problem solving and conflict resolution skills, along with your ability to invite new ways of thinking, allow you to solve challenges in a creative way to help advance organizational goals.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• A minimum of a 3-year diploma or degree in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Gerontology, or other social sciences-related field;

• A minimum of 5 years of front-line experience (administrative/supervisory preferred) working in different settings and with a variety of community resources (equivalency to be considered);

• Experience using marketing & public relations skills and techniques;

• Experience with student placement/practicums will be considered an asset;

• Experience in an educational role supporting and guiding students/adult learners will be considered an asset.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty: Applied Health and Community Studies
Campus Location for Position 1: Davis (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Campus Location for Position 2: Trafalgar (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid | On-site 3 days/week
Reference #: J0725-0948
Employee Group: Full-time Support Staff - Permanent
Payband: I
Hourly Range: $39.34 - $45.59
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: August 7, 2025

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.