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Student Advisor / Field Placement Officer
COMPETITION NO. SP26-03
About
Durham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that
supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job
market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through
field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC
grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the
ever-changing workforce.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a
wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including
culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and
trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community
services, media, art and design.
Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer
145 programs – including six bachelor's degrees and 11
apprenticeship programs – to
more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly
3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 student
registrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumni
represent the college, both locally and around the world.
DC has
an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region
and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by
contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being
through partnerships, investments and collaboration.
Position Information:
Regular part-time support
opportunity
Hourly rate: $42.02
Department: Faculty of
Health Sciences
Hours: 24 hours per week
Reporting To: Associate Dean
Campus Location: Oshawa
Vacancy status: Existing
vacancy
Duties and Responsibilities:
This
position supports student success by providing academic and program guidance
for current, potential, and at-risk students, referring students to appropriate
college resources, and recommending alternate learning strategies, as well as
having the responsibility for the placement of students enrolled in programs
within the Faculty Health Sciences.
Provides Placement Support
by:
to secure and arrange placements for students enrolled in (Faculty of Health
Sciences).
partnerships and develop new partnerships with various community services
agencies to support student placement needs.
issues i.e. student transportation, inappropriate or lack of placement
opportunities.
field placement seminars for each program.
with various agency and college policies, (i.e. immunization, Public
Health Act, documentation, contractual agreements, WSIB, and HSPnet) as
related to placement.
placement in collaboration with the assigned faculty and/or program
coordinator.
placement experience/outcomes and make recommendations for continuous
improvement.
Management to review Affiliation Agreements and track agreements
Provides Academic Guidance
by:
non-standard students
workshops, health and wellness, peer tutoring
explain student's academic status, academic policy, student rights and
responsibilities, academic options.
interaction – maintaining records of information provided to students,
date(s) and means of contact, i.e. email, voicemail, appointment as well recommended referrals,
strategies, academic options.
example, with the dean/associate dean in exceptional matters or with the
professor and/or program team.
college policies
and communicated in an efficient, professional, and customer focused
manner
records
full-time options and communicates processes with both
Admission related inquiries
equivalent courses
Provides Administrative
Services by:
studies applications, if applicable
agencies to support the needs of the programs.
promotion, health documentation) and Placement Manuals (for example,
Public Health requirements).
data.
Participates in school
related events/meetings by:
recruiting by participating in events such as: Open House, Focus on
Durham, Student Orientation, and Student Services Events
program, and other school meetings, as appropriate
group meetings and inviting various college representatives to discuss
policies/procedures/practices to ensure currency
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a three-year diploma with a strong emphasis on human relations and interpersonal communications skills.
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an academic office environment with a focus on student interaction and service.
- Proven networking skills along with working knowledge of Faculty of Health Sciences programs, and related policies and placement needs is essential.
- Must be proficient in Excel and have excellent general computing skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and be circumspect with confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently.
- Understanding the importance of student services available for supporting student diversity.
- Knowledge of Banner (SIS), Cognos, DC Connect, Banner web reports, MS Office.
Please apply below
by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on February 19, 2026. Competition number SP26-03
Contact Us T:
C Wing, Second Floor Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON
Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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