Placement Coordinator, Sport Science

Douglas College; Coquitlam, New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for the Sport Science Department. This position involves coordinating student placements, maintaining records, and offering administrative support. The ideal candidate should have a two-year program completion, excellent organizational skills, and experience in client-centered service. This role also promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers hybrid work options for eligible positions.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with database management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student fieldwork placements.
• Maintain fieldwork records.
• Support the Department and its students with administrative services.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Client-centered service

Knowledge of database management

Education

Completion of a related two year program at a recognized institution

Tools

Banner

Job description

$53,738.00 annually (with wage increments to a max of $60,006.00). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You will support the Sport Science Department by administering projects and resolving operational issues that would otherwise require direct administration by the Dean, in all aspects of administrative project and operations management which includes, but is not limited to:

• Coordinating student fieldwork placements
• Maintaining fieldwork records
• Working with external fieldwork placements sites
• Support the Department and its students by performing a variety of administrative, technical, training and promotional services
• Provide exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to students, employees and all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Completion of a related two year program (such as Office or Business Administration) at a recognized post secondary institution.
• Three years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with database management; Banner experience would be an asset.
• This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting January 12, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:15 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, the successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.
• A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by December 17, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College? Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...," and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status..."
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you currently have a Masters Degree or a PhD?
  • Yes - Masters Degree
  • Yes - PhD
  • Yes - Masters Degree & PhD
  • Credential In Progress
  • No
• * Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment. Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement