Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Placement Officer in the School of Business and Management, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus. The starting hourly rate is $33.38/hr (Pay Band H - $33.38/hr to $38.75/hr) for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is an Appendix D, temporary position as per Article 17.3.1 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement and is set to commence in June 2023 and will conclude in December, 2024. It may be subject to an extension by mutual agreement of the parties.

Reporting to the Associate Deans, School of Business & Management, the successful candidate will represent the College externally for student-related field placement outreach and support Office Administration-Health Services, Sales and Marketing, and Human Resource Management students in meeting program outcomes as it relates to their field placements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively develop and increase field placement opportunities for Office Administration-Health Services, Sales and Marketing, and Human Resources Management students to meet program outcomes
• Develop new and maintain existing relationships with employers to facilitate ongoing work terms and field placements
• Identify and recruit employers who can support students requiring a higher level of support/supervision in the workplace
• Review workplace accommodation needs with students and communicate student needs with employer, prior to student starting placement
• Assist students with planning and attending field placement start up activities, including but not limited to coordinating field placement interviews, transit planning, assistance with directions, providing visuals for travelling to location of placement, and meeting students in the community for interviews
• Conduct field placement visits, and/or phone consultation with employer and student. Evaluate and ensure relevancy of work experience as it relates to the program curriculum and student level
• Maintain and develop new field placement materials as it relates to field placement evaluations, attendance management, placement logs/journals, and student goals/reflections
• Provide feedback, advice, or mediation between student and employer in order to solve problems at the field placement as needed
• Ensure all employer and student records are kept current with field placement and performance results, assessment data, and relevant career counselling information using Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and other relevant tools
• Assist with student job search skill and development, workshops and/or in-class presentations and provide individual coaching regarding job search or field placement issues
• Represent the Office Administration-Health Services, Sales and Marketing, and Human Resources Management program at functions, both externally and internally (community events, advisory committee, employer events, associations, etc.). Assist in the co-ordination of job fairs and employer events
• Participate in program orientation, and program start up activities

Qualifications:

• Three (3) year diploma/degree in business, human resources, marketing, humanities, social sciences, arts, or a related field of study
• Three (3) years of related experience in advising students or clients including experience with job development or work integrated learning.
• Experience coaching, advising, and mentoring to assist client towards successful job placement and retention
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving, conflict management, and prioritizing skills
• Proven abilities in working independently, exercising initiative and good judgement
• Demonstrated networking and collaboration skills

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

The Position Description Form is available for review from Human Resources during the posting period. Please contact humres@niagaracollege.ca to request a copy.

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).

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.

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 feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.