Placement Liaison

Placement Liaison
 COMPETITION NO. SP26-04

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:

Part-time
support opportunity (classification): Regular
Hourly
rate: $38.50
Hours:
up to a maximum of 24 hours per week
Reporting
To: Associate Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services
Department:
Faculty of Social and Community Services
Campus Location: Oshawa

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Placement Liaison
(PL) role is to
help students actualize the application of their placement learning outcomes in
the field by providing guidance, coaching and feedback. The PL is responsible
for ensuring that all required placement documentation is collected and
reviewed including timesheets, dockets, mid-term and final evaluations.  The PL is responsible for monitoring the
progress of students throughout their placements including via in person site
visits when required by the program or as needed to support student success. 
A
critical component of this role is to proactively intervene when concerns arise
throughout the placement process.  The PL
is expected to problem-solve with the student and the placement site and is
accountable for negotiating and mediating concerns as well as ensuring that
expectations are clearly communicated.  To accomplish this, the PL will regularly consult with various college
officials including Student Advisors / Field Placement Officers, faculty
members and program coordinators.  Finally, the PL is responsible for escalating concerns to the Associate
Dean when needed and ensuring that Durham College (DC) and the Faculty of
Social and Community Services (FSCS) policies and procedures are diligently
followed.
As
a PL, you will:

 Qualifications:

1. A minimum of a 4-year post-secondary degree.
   
2. A current licensee with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
   
3. A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an education, community or legal setting providing advising, coaching and feedback.
   
4. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills gained through related employment experience or professional development.
   
5. Demonstrated ability to apply equity, diversity and inclusion as well as intersectionality when interpreting policy and responding to situations.
   
6. Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to develop professional and collaborative relationships with hosts.
   
7. Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing as required to effectively problem-solve, negotiate and mediate concerns as well as hold parties accountable while maintaining professional, collaborative and supportive relationships.
   
8. Considered a strong asset if the incumbent has education or work experience in one or more of the following program areas:
9.  Paralegal
10. Law Clerk
11. 911 Emergency & Call Centre Communications
12. Police Foundations
13. Protection, Security and Investigation

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 20, 2026. Competition number SP26-04.

 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.