SPH2026 - 12 - STUDENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

The County of Essex; Leamington; On-site; CAD 49,593 - 50,971; Part time

Job summary

The County of Essex is seeking a Student Placement Coordinator at Sun Parlor Home in Leamington, Ontario. This part-time contract role involves coordinating and supporting student placements in accordance with health regulations. Responsibilities include managing partnerships with educational institutions, onboarding students, and providing support to preceptors, ensuring a beneficial experience for students.

The ideal candidate should possess a relevant post-secondary degree, effective leadership and communication skills, and experience in project coordination. Offered salary is $36.90 per hour, with up to 25 hours of work per week, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the long-term care sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related experience in project or program coordination.
• Experience in a healthcare or long-term care environment is an asset.
• Adult Education Certificate recommended.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage student placements within the home.
• Assist HR with required student documentation.
• Promote available employment opportunities to students.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a health-related field

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Health Care Administration or Business Administration

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Student Placement Coordinator
Department: Sun Parlor Home
Location: Leamington, Ontario
Position type: Contract Part-Time (1) Position
Posting #: SPH2026-12
Opening Date: June 11, 2026
Closing date: June 22, 2026

About Sun Parlor Home

Sun Parlor Home is located on a tranquil 23-acre forested property in Leamington, Ontario, and has proudly provided high-quality, resident-centred long-term care for more than 100 years. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include gardens, courtyards, walking paths, outdoor seating, and a gazebo—designed to support wellness, dignity, and purpose. As a not-for-profit, municipally owned long-term care home, Sun Parlor Home offers 206 licensed beds in private and semi-private rooms and serves the residents of Essex County with compassion, innovation, and respect. Our mission “to be an inspirational home for all people within our changing community that is compassionate, innovative, and fosters purpose and dignity.”

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Student Placement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, onboarding, orienting, and supporting student placements within the long-term care home in accordance with the Ministry of Health regulations, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, and organizational policies and procedures. The Student Placement Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the home and educational institutions, ensuring a positive and meaningful learning experience for students while supporting the development of future healthcare professionals. The role is responsible for maintaining partnerships with educational institutions, coordinating placement schedules, supporting preceptors, and promoting employment opportunities within the home.

Key Responsibilities

Student Placement Coordination

• Coordinate and manage student placements within the home.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
• Coordinate placement schedules and student assignments in consultation with the Director of Care.
• Ensure student placements comply with applicable legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.

Onboarding and Orientation

• Assist Human Resources with collecting and processing required student documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate student onboarding activities.
• Plan and deliver orientation sessions, including facility tours and introductions to residents and team members.
• Ensure students are familiar with organizational policies, procedures, and expectations.

Preceptor Support and Development

• Promote and recruit team members to participate as preceptors.
• Match students with appropriate preceptors based on placement requirements.
• Provide guidance, resources, and ongoing support to preceptors throughout the placement experience.
• Foster positive learning environments that support student success.

Program Evaluation and Improvement

• Coordinate evaluation activities for the student placement program.
• Collect and review feedback from students, preceptors, and educational partners.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve program sustainability and effectiveness.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen the student placement experience.

Recruitment and Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary contact between the home and educational institutions.
• Promote available employment opportunities to students.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to encourage students to pursue employment within the home following placement completion.
• Maintain positive relationships with educational partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in a health‑related field; or
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience in project coordination, program coordination, or project management.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with organizational partners.
• Experience in a healthcare or long‑term care environment is considered an asset.
• Adult Education Certificate is considered an asset.
• Clinical instructor experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of long‑term care legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with scheduling software is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Other Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check obtained within the past six (6) months, as required by legislation.
• Proof of a negative two‑step TB test and a current negative one‑step TB test completed within the past two (2) months, as required by legislation.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based within the long‑term care home.
• Regular interaction with students, educational institutions, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Occasional flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate student placement activities and orientation sessions.

What We Offer

• Hours of Work: up to 25 hours per week
• Salary: $36.90 per hour
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission‑driven long‑term care environment

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [e-mail] . Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

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