Placement Officer, Faculty of Education

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 recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. 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:January 18, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)Please note: This is apart-time, 28-hour per weekfixed-term contractpositionthatis set toconclude 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. ThePlacement Officerwill:Ensure each placement meets division and subject area needs of students; Ensureappropriate matchof student to placement, working with faculty advisors, the placementmanagerand directors to address specific needs asrequired;Communicate regularly with students and with faculty 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, anddeterminesuitability 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 andmonitorprocess 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 ensureoptimalplacement outcomes.Please note: This is a Monday-Friday position that isrequiredto work on campus. KeySkills andExperience: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 levelof professionalism with the ability tofacilitateand negotiateAbility to work creatively and take initiative; Ability toidentifyproblems and deal withdifficult situationsby probing for information, analyzing complex issues and developing solutions for unique situations; Ability to multi-task to meet competing priorities daily ,demonstratesexceptional organizational skills and can handle a variety of projects, deadlines, and schedules simultaneously under minimal supervision.Preferred or Asset Skills: Graduate degree in Education. SalaryandTotal Rewards: Job GradeK, Salary Scale ($61,286-$99,384);TargetSalary: $61,286(pro-ratedto reflect part-time hours) Thisis a part-time fixed-term contract. We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.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 recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.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 .