• Job Description

  Req#: R155148

  Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

  Department:

  Wellness (Sandra McCormick)

  Position Type:

  Part-Time Support

  Salary Range:

  $25.70-$29.88-Hourly

  Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

  9

  Anticipated Start Date:

  August 21, 2023

  Length of Contract:

  n/a

  Posting Information

  Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

  Posting Closing Date:

  August 31, 2023

  Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

  Job Description:

  ***Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

  The Field Placement Officer reports to the Chair, Wellness and Innovation. In consultation with the faculty, the incumbent assists in the development, promotion, coordination, implementation and maintenance of field placements. The incumbent supports the program coordinators and the field placement site supervisors in the organization of field placements.

  Key Duties:

  • Supporting students in arranging student placements for two semesters annually for the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma Programs;

  • Maintaining liaising relationship with key stakeholders involved in field placement;

  • Recruiting new placement sites;

  • Recording and administering placement related data.

  Required Qualifications:

  • 2 year diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant or related field;

  • 3 years experience in Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist industry;

  • Experience in a wide variety of community agencies;

  • Experience in supervising students;

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Strong conflict resolution skills;

  • Computer software skills - Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook;

  • Experience using marketing and public relations skills would be preferred;

  • GeneSIS training would be preferred.

  Anticipated Schedule:

  Monday-Friday, 9 hours

  *Position is paid at Payband 10

  *Vacancy is for P17090

  This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/06/2019-21-PT-Supp-Staff-CA_FINAL_EN.pdf

  Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

• About the company

  7593861 Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded English-language college located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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