Full-Time Support Staff (12-month Contract) Reporting to the Practicum Officer, the Practicum Coordinator will coordinate the practicum components of the Bachelor of Education program and the distribution and collection of mandatory practicum documentation.

The Practicum

Coordinator will request appropriate placements from school boards throughout Ontario and ensure that the placements meet the standards outlined by the Ontario College of Teachers. As the main contact for the community placements, the Practicum Coordinator will review teacher candidate-initiated placements for suitability and relationship building.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in administrative studies or a related discipline and have a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of relevant administrative experience in an educational setting. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, database management, and other software applications is required. Experience working with university systems and administrative processes would be considered an asset.

This position is classified as Wage Grade 50, with a wage range from $27.11 per hour (Step 1) to $34.35 per hour (Step 9). Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity and market conditions.

Please submit your letter of application in a single PDF document (last name, first name), via email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m., August 28, 2026.



Please indicate on your application if you are a Nipissing University OPSEU employee.

Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

This is an open vacancy, and artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the evaluation or assessment of candidates.

📌 Practicum Coordinator (North Bay)
🏢 Nipissing University
📍 North Bay