Field Placement Officer - Early Childhood Education - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Quebec; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College is seeking a Field Placement Officer to plan and oversee field placements for ECE students. The role reports to the Chair, Community Studies and involves coordinating placements, guiding students, and liaising with sites and faculty.

Regular on-site work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe Campus in Ottawa is required, with responsibilities across three semesters per year and site recruitment to support program success.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent, in ECE.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in delivering services to a diverse clientele, preferably in an educational setting.
• Up to date registration with the College of ECE is an asset.
• Recent experience arranging work/co-op placements is an asset.
• Highly effective organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relations with internal and external clients.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently and within a team.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using databases to track and report on data.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (e.g., GeneSIS), online collaboration tools and/or Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) is an asset.
• Experience with CRM tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Arranges and co-ordinates student placements for three semesters annually for multiple sections of the ECE Diploma program.
• Maintains liaising relationship with key stakeholders involved in field placement.
• Recruits new placement sites.
• Records and administers placement related data.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

GeneSIS

Brightspace

CRM tools

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ECE diploma

Tools

GeneSIS

Brightspace

Collaboration tools

Online collaboration tools

Job description

Job Details

Department: Community Studies Position Type: Full-Time Support Salary Range: $35.29-$40.73-Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25 Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026 Length of Contract: 1 Year Posting Information This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals. Posting Closing Date: October 17, 2026 Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date. Land Acknowledgment: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chair, Community Studies, the Field Placement Officer plans, organizes, manages and oversees field placements for Early Childhood Education (ECE) students. On an on-going basis and with support from faculty and the Chair, the incumbent provides guidance and advice and recommends workable solutions to students, Field Liaisons and Agency Site Supervisors concerning field placement related problems and issues. This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus. This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement: SSCollectiveAgreementCurrent_E-1.pdf (algonquincollege.com)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges and co-ordinates student placements for three semesters annually for multiple sections of the ECE Diploma program;
• Maintains liaising relationship with key stakeholders involved in field placement;
• Recruits new placement sites;
• Records and administers placement related data.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) year diploma or equivalent, in ECE;
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in delivering services to a diverse clientele, preferably in an educational setting;
• Up to date registration with the College of ECE, www.college-ece.ca is an asset;
• Recent experience arranging work/co-op placements is an asset;
• Highly effective organizational skills with keen attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relations/partnerships with internal and external clients;
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently and within a team;
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Experience using databases to track and report on a variety of data;
• Strong communication skills, oral and written;
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (e.g., GeneSIS), online collaboration tools and/or Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) is an asset;
• Experience with use of CRM tool(s) is an asset.

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