Senior Placement Officer

Niagara College•Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Niagara College is seeking a temporary part-time Senior Placement Officer for the School of Community Services. This role, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus, involves supporting and evaluating students in the Early Childhood Education – Resource Consulting (ECE-RC) program during their field placements. The Senior Placement Officer will supervise student performance, conduct formal assessments of competency development, and provide feedback to foster professional growth. The incumbent will ensure students meet program learning outcomes and professional standards by integrating theory into practice, and will also act as a resource to placement agencies. The starting salary for this position is $41.36 per hour for a 24-hour work week, with potential for additional hours during peak times. Niagara College is committed to diversity and inclusion, and accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Minimum 2 year diploma in Early Childhood Education
Graduate Certificate in ECE – Resource Consulting
Relevant professional designation in ECE – Resource Consulting
Minimum 5 years of related, progressive experience in early childhood education and/or resource consulting with experience in the vocational program field
Demonstrated expertise in ECE-RC assessment and implementation practices
Proven ability to evaluate performance, apply competency frameworks, and support student learning in field settings
Strong relationship-building skills with students, faculty, and community partners
Excellent organizational, documentation, and assessment/reporting skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement in complex situations involving student performance and placement suitability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student/learning management systems

Responsibilities

Managing and coordinating field placements, including scheduling, documentation, and student eligibility requirements (e.g., clearances, health records)
Maintaining and updating placement databases and establishing new placement sites
Ensuring all placement documentation is complete
Conducting orientation sessions for students and placement agencies
Maintaining accurate student records and submitting placement grades, including follow-up on incomplete grades
Collaborating with faculty and leadership to implement updates to placement processes and program requirements
Participating in program recruitment, promotional activities, and community/professional engagement
Providing direct oversight of students in field placements and monitoring application of ECE–Resource Consulting practices
Conducting formal, structured evaluations of student competency, task mastery, and achievement of learning outcomes within field placement
Delivering timely, constructive feedback to support skill development and reflective practice
Collaborating with host agencies and acting as a subject matter expert where specialized assessment support is required
Determining when intervention is necessary, including recommending remediation, placement changes, or withdrawal in consultation with the Associate Dean