Student Placement Lead

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lifemark Full time

Job title: Student Placements Lead (Work Integrated Learning)

Department: Talent Acquisition Operations

Hybrid: up to 4 days in field across GTA, the rest in office

Location: 243 Consumers Rd, North York

Position Summary:
The role provides placement support for students in Canadian Universities who are required to complete field work education as part of their Work Integrated Learning program requirements. As the main point of contact for students and University placement coordinators/work-integrated leads, this role will grow Lifemark as experiential programs of choice for students. Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent & Employee Experience CoE, you will facilitate the successful placement of students enrolled in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy programs. That is, acting as the initial and primary contact for new university relationships; generating new placement opportunities; maintaining the existing preceptor base; marketing all student offers to schools.

Key Partnerships:
As a key member of the Employee Experience CoE, you will interact and engage with clinical preceptors, University Ambassadors in Lifemark, Campus Recruiting Lead, and Canadian students to support the experiential process by identifying placements and fostering relationships with students as potential hires.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operations

  • Supporting the students in placement to ease the transition from classroom to field placement.
  • Determining suitability for field placement positions based on program outcomes and ensuring that they meet the university program guidelines.
  • Conducting on-site visits to solicit feedback from the preceptors about student placements to ensure that the students' learning outcomes are met and that they are a good candidate to hire in the future.
  • Resolving issues by working closely with other Lifemark staff and faculty members during experiential rotations and fostering and maintaining positive relations with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performing ongoing administration and field placement process improvement.
  • Drafting offer placements when matching applicable students.
  • Creating Campus structures.

Communications

  • Continuously updating talent acquisition and employee experience guides ensuring accuracy of information with the most current policies and procedures.
  • Supporting students via the phone, in person, email, written materials, and information sessions by providing information on placement site requirements and processes.

Talent Acquisition Coordination

  • Supporting Talent Acquisition events.
  • Collaborating with the Talent Coordinator to track student placement documentation and ensure completeness, including but not limited to, Student Agreements and Student Information Data Sheets as required by universities and Lifemark.
  • Submitting Request to Hire and Request to Offer forms to the Talent Coordinator.

Program Reporting and Evaluation

  • Forecasting the number of students who will participate in placement per year and by university.
  • Reporting on student's placement tracking, escalating student/employment opportunities.
  • Providing insights on the student and preceptors experience.
  • Collaborating with Campus Recruitment Lead to hand off all successful placements.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Minimum one year of experience working independently and with a team supporting students/clients in providing career advising, coaching and experiential learning preferably in a post-secondary environment. With experience in developing partnerships in the community service sector.
  • Proven track record of success from past work experience in soliciting universities through various networking strategies including cold calls and emails, research, site visits, events, etc.
  • A valid driver's license along with a mode of transportation is necessary for travel.
  • A Certificate or Diploma in Career Counseling is considered a strong asset.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Expert with Microsoft Office Suite: Data entry and formatting, Maintaining and managing large scale workbooks and worksheets, Ability to create and explain data in visual charts. Creating pivot tables.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, field placement partners, faculty, and other parties. Must have excellent presentation skills and persuasion skills to succeed in securing placements for students.
  • Proven skills with developing and delivering group presentations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize events and oversee the coordination of Universities and Lifemark related special events.
  • Occasional travel is required, e.g., site visits, prospecting within GTA, including some Saturdays.
  • Able to lift between 5 to 20 kg or 11 to 44 lbs (i.e., laptop, marketing packages, tables, chairs, displays, banners, etc.).
  • Effective ability to interact with others and deal with situations in ways that respect diverse backgrounds, experience, and styles.
  • Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.
  • Knowledge of the career services industry and experience within a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) environment.
  • Regular travel required across Canada up to 10% of the time.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Student Placement Specialist

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lifemark Health Group Full time

    Lifemark Health Group is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Student Placement Specialist. As a key member of our Talent Acquisition Operations team, you will play a vital part in supporting students from Canadian universities who require field work education as part of their Work Integrated Learning program requirements.The successful...

  • Student Placement Program

    2 hours ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time

    About Our Student Placement Program">We welcome students from various university and college programs to gain valuable experience and skills with us at Dilico. Our Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth, and families to live their good life – physically, emotionally, mentally, and...

  • 2025 STUDENT Placements

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Schlegel Villages Inc. Full time

    Job Description Job Description Schlegel Villages Values Students and their commitment to helping others. With our 18 Village locations (and growing) we look forward to the opportunity to help students receive hands on experience and develop the necessary skills to become an exceptional team member. Please do not apply to this opportunity unless you have...

  • 2025 STUDENT Placements

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Schlegel Villages Full time

    Schlegel Villages Values Students and their commitment to helping others. With our 18 Village locations (and growing) we look forward to the opportunity to help students receive hands-on experience and develop the necessary skills to become an exceptional team member.We would love to connect with you to learn more about your practicum needs and how we can...

  • Student Placement

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Newpath Full time

    New Path Youth and Family Services is seeking a motivated BSW level student to join our team as an unpaid student placement. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in mental health counselling while contributing to our mission of providing compassionate and accessible services to children, youth, and their families.As a student...

  • Student Experience Coordinator

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ignite Student Union Full time

    **About Us**Ignite Student Union is a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing the student experience. We strive to create opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and leadership development.Job Description:The Brand Ambassador Assistant North role plays a vital part in our team, responsible for delivering exceptional event management and...

  • Event Coordinator Lead

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ignite Student Union Full time

    The Ignite Student Union is looking for a skilled professional to take on the role of Event Coordinator Lead. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing event management and promotional support for all Ignite initiatives.About the Role:This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the Ignite...

  • 1323: summer student – it

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time

    Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth and families to live their good life – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary...

  • Geology Co-op Placement

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Iamgold Corporation Full time

    Job Description - Geology Co-op Placement - Student (14660)Improve the processes of todayDefine the best practices of tomorrowAt Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be...

  • Student Services Lead

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada University of Toronto Full time

    Faculty of Law - Student Services:The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with the Admissions Committee, Assistant Deans, and the Faculty's various outreach programs to encourage and support applications from a wide range of potential students that will contribute to the law school's strong sense of community and inclusive excellence.Your Main...

  • Brand Ambassador Program Lead

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ignite Student Union Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking an experienced and skilled individual to join our team as a Brand Ambassador Assistant North. This role requires a highly organized and motivated individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks and projects while providing exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Assist in leading project teams during semester...

  • 1326: summer student

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Anishinabek Employment & Training Services Full time

    Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth and families to live their good life - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary...

  • Placement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada CharityVillage Full time

    About The Career Foundation: The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year...

  • Consulting Professional for Executive Placement

    21 hours ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada NASC GLOBAL Full time

    NASC GLOBAL CANADA is a premier Human Resources Consulting and Management firm seeking a highly skilled consulting professional to lead our executive placement efforts. As a dynamic and results-driven individual, you will drive the development and execution of strategic search initiatives to connect top talent with the right opportunities.Strategic Search...

  • 1325: summer student

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Anishinabek Employment & Training Services Full time

    200 Anemki Place Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J1L6Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth, and families to live their good life - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related...

  • 1321: summer student – residential counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time

    Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth and families to live their good life – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary...

  • 1324: summer student – health

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time

    Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth and families to live their good life – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary...

  • School Bus Driver

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada First Student Full time

    First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they...

  • Student Respiratory Therapist

    1 day ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scarborough Health Network Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a Respiratory Therapy student to join our team as a Clinical Extern. In this role, you will work closely with our team to provide excellent patient-centered care. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in providing direct and indirect patient care in a collaborative care model.Key RequirementsEnrolled in a...

  • 1322: SUMMER STUDENT

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Anishinabek Employment & Training Services Full time

    200 Anemki Place Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J1L6Join us at Dilico The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth and families to live their good life - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to...