Placement Officer, Faculty of Education

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University is seeking a Part-time Placement Officer to coordinate experiential learning placements for Faculty of Education (FOE) students pursuing OCT certification. You will work with practicum advisors, directors, and placement managers to ensure suitable matches and effective placement experiences on campus and in collaborating organizations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and professional conduct to support student success and program objectives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education and a current or past OCT certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of MOE and OCT guidelines for student placements.
• Familiarity with Ontario public school system and alternative educational organizations.
• Ability to gain cooperation with internal and external stakeholders using persuasion and influence.
• Service-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, obtain, and place students in experiential learning placements leading to OCT certification.
• Ensure each placement meets division and subject-area needs and matches student to placement.
• Communicate regularly with students, practicum advisors, and placement supervisors.
• Develop and monitor processes and criteria for FOE placements in consultation with partners.
• Collaborate with placement staff and FOE directors to ensure optimal placement outcomes.

Skills

Education admin

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education

Ontario College of Teachers certification

Graduate degree in Education

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement. We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group) Please note: This is a part-time, 28-hour per week fixed-term contract position that is set to conclude in August 2027.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Placement Manager, the Placement Officer elicits, obtains, and makes experiential learning placements leading to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification for Faculty of Education (FOE) students.

• Ensure each placement meets division and subject area needs of students
• Ensure appropriate match of student to placement, working with practicum advisors, the placement manager and directors to address specific needs as required
• Communicate regularly with students and with practicum advisors involved with placement supervision
• Seek placements in the Ontario public school system, including alternative, out-of-region, outdoor, museum, and international organizations
• Ongoing communication with schools, school board personnel, and other organizations to recruit associate teachers, ensure expectations are understood, and determine suitability of placements
• Attend meetings, with, and provide reports to, organizations related to placements
• Ensure the smooth, coordinated, and efficient operation of the placement process
• Develop and monitor process and criteria for FOE placements, in consultation with relevant partners
• Develop expectations and responsibilities of alternative placement with the placement manager and FOE directors
• Develop and refine placement and practice for approval by the placement manager
• Collaborate with the placement manager, practicum advisors, directors, and the university Student Accessibility Services Office to ensure optimal placement outcomes

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Education and a current or past certification with the Ontario College of Teachers, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant experience with education administration
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Education and Ontario College of Teachers guidelines for student placements
• Familiarity with the Ontario public school system and alternative educational organizations
• Knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of experiential learning and curricular learning
• Ability to gain cooperation with stakeholders both inside and outside the university using persuasion and influence
• Service-oriented with exceptional interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism with the ability to facilitate and negotiate
• Ability to work creatively and take initiative
• Ability to identify problems and deal with difficult situations by probing for information, analyzing complex issues and developing solutions for unique situations
• Ability to multi-task to meet competing priorities daily i.e., demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and can handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously under minimal supervision

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Graduate degree in Education

Salary and Total Rewards:

Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($62,115.00 - 99,384.00); Target Hiring Salary: $62,115.00* prorated to reflect part-time hours. This is a fixed-term contract. *The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs. Learn more at brocku.ca.