Preference will be given to qualified full-time employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical and Experiential Learning (CEL), the Field Placement Coordinator is responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining field practicum sites in consultation with the program coordinator. The incumbent supports all clinical instructor and site supervisor relationships for the Personal Support Worker program. The incumbent supports all eligible students in obtaining a practicum by the start of the relevant term. The incumbent participates in reviewing and revising PSW specific and CEL general processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Arranging and coordinating field practicum sites for the Personal Support Worker program for all relevant cohorts; determining and managing lists of students scheduled for placement;
• Developing and maintaining community partner relationships; Reassessing practicum sites on a routine basis;
• Supporting and advising students and clinical faculty when issues arise during placement;
• Managing the PSW student practicum database;
• Supporting integration of the database into Sheridan Works;
• Consulting with the PSW program coordinator regarding practicum scheduling issues and needs;
• Determining practicum locations based on students’ needs and availability of placement sites;
• Providing external partners with support, regular information and feedback regarding program changes and expectations;
• Compiling, reviewing and distributing placement materials to students, placement sites and faculty, support staff and program coordinators;
• Conducting site visits as required by students, faculty and agencies;
• Educating and informing students, clinical instructors, placement supervisors, Sheridan faculty and program coordinators about the PSW placement model, policies, procedures and requirements of the College and placement site;
• Managing and updating practicum related information (e.g., forms, and documentation requirements);
• Attending Clinical and Experiential Learning team meetings and faculty meetings when required;
• Engaging as an active member of the Clinical and Experiential Learning team including development of new/revised processes and infrastructure;
• Conducting pre-practicum classroom meetings, presentations/workshops with students and/or clinical instructors to educate them about the practicum requirements, policies and procedures needed to secure a practicum;
• Developing, reviewing and revising practicum evaluation tools in collaboration with the program coordinator;
• Establishing and maintaining administrative policies, procedures and documentation requirements for practicum related issues;
• Providing a link with program faculty and Professional Advisory Council members to ensure consistency between program curriculum and field practicum; 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, 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 requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing along with 5 years of front-line experience (administrative/supervisory preferred);

  • Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing;
  • Entitled to practice with no restrictions (with yearly renewal and demonstrated compliance of all professional ethics and values as outlined);

• Experience working as a Personal Support Worker and/or demonstrated ability in understanding the role of the PSW is considered an asset;

• Experience in an educational role supporting and guiding students is considered an asset;

• The ability to use mediation and conflict resolution skills is required.

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/Department: Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
Campus Location: HMC and Erin Meadows (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J1025-1213
Employee Group: Support Staff - Full Time Temporary
Hourly Rate: $39.34 - $45.59
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Hours are flexible depending on candidate availability and student needs)
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue until December 18, 2026.
Application Deadline: November 18, 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.