Field Placement Officer, Recreation Therapy

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Field Placement Officer, Recreation Therapy in the School of Community Services, located at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus. The starting hourly rate is $38.09/hr (Pay Band H - $38.09/hr to $44.04/hr) for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary. This is an Appendix D, temporary position as per Article 17.3.1 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement and is set to commence in January 2027 and will conclude in January 2028. This role is for 10-months per year with July and August off. It may be subject to an extension by mutual agreement of the parties.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, School of Community Services, the successful candidate is responsible for setting up, organizing, implementing, and monitoring the field placement process within the School of Community Services. The successful candidate acts as a resource to faculty and provides program support to students, while also serving as a liaison to a broad network of placement agencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mentoring, role modelling, and supporting students and host teachers in field placement settings
• Resolving promptly any relevant placement agency and student issues and concerns
• Preparing written summaries of students’ performance, tracking progress and discussing with student and supervisor
• Acting as the primary contact in the Recreation Therapy for students, faculty, and field placement host agencies
• Setting up new sites as host placements
• Scheduling student field placements
• Gathering student documents required for field placement and ensuring student eligibility
• Guiding students requiring academic assistance and or counselling services 
• Compiling, preparing, maintaining and updating a database of placement agencies

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Recreation Therapy
• Registered member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as an established practitioner within the Recreation Therapy field with a vast knowledge and a variety of experiences in the vocational program field
• Proven ability to cultivate and nurture positive long-term relationships with clients, partners, and team members
• Demonstrated engagement with local Recreation Therapy agencies and a strong understanding of the field placement landscape in Niagara Region

• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel within and, as required, outside of the Niagara Region for agency visits and other field placement-related activities

Niagara College is a place-based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus. On-campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.