Student Advisor/Field Placement Officer

COMPETITION NO. SP26-24

About Durham College

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution with a clear purpose: transforming lives, building careers, and enriching communities.

We prepare students to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work through innovative, hands-on and industry-connected learning. From co-ops and field placements to applied research and other experiential opportunities, DC students develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to make an immediate impact in their careers and communities.

Known for future-focused, innovative teaching and strong connections to industry, DC offers a diverse range of market-driven programs designed to respond to evolving workforce needs. Our programs span business, information technology, engineering, construction and skilled trades, health care, science and technology, culinary, hospitality and horticulture, social and community services, and media, art and design.

Across our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, DC offers 145 programs, including eight degrees and 11 apprenticeship programs, serving nearly 11,000 full-time post-secondary and 2,800 apprenticeship students. We also support lifelong learning through more than 18,000 registrations in professional and part-time learning, while our community of more than 125,000 alumni is making an impact locally and around the world.

Our impact extends well beyond our campuses. DC contributes more than $913 million annually to Durham Region’s economy. Remaining community-connected, DC works closely with employers, industry, and partners to strengthen our communities and create new opportunities. We are committed to embedding sustainability in the way we learn, work, and contribute to the communities we serve.

At DC, employees are at the heart of that impact. As a people-centred college, our culture is grounded in our values of collaboration, diversity and inclusion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect and social responsibility. Together, we are creating exceptional learning experiences, supporting student success, and helping to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Position Information:

Regular part time support opportunity

Hourly rate: $42.02

Department: Faculty of Health Sciences

Hours: 24 hours per week

Reporting To: Associate Dean

Campus Location: Oshawa

Vacancy status: Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position supports student success by providing academic and program guidance for current, potential, and at-risk students, referring students to appropriate college resources, and recommending alternate learning strategies, as well as having the responsibility for the placement of students enrolled in programs within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Provides Placement Support by

- Liaising with agencies to secure and arrange placements for students enrolled in (Faculty of Health Sciences).




- Maintain current partnerships and develop new partnerships with various community services agencies to support student placement needs.
- Resolving placement issues i.e. student transportation, inappropriate or lack of placement opportunities.
- Coordinating class field placement seminars for each program.
- Monitoring compliance with various agency and college policies, (i.e. immunization, Public Health Act, documentation, contractual agreements, WSIB, and HSPnet) as related to placement.
- Assigning students to placement in collaboration with the assigned faculty and/or program coordinator.
- Monitoring the placement experience/outcomes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Liaises with Risk Management to review Affiliation Agreements and track agreements

Provides Academic Guidance by
- Supporting students by developing academic plans and meeting with non-standard students
- Referring students to college resources, e.g., study skills workshops, health and wellness, peer tutoring
- Providing information for students transferring to other programs
- With student consent, meeting with parents/external agencies to explain student’s academic status, academic policy, student rights and responsibilities, academic options.
- Using transaction sheets to thoroughly document all student interaction – maintaining records of information provided to students, date(s) and means of contact, i.e. email, voicemail, appointment as well recommended referrals, strategies, academic options.
- Advocating for students in student success related matters, for example, with the dean/associate dean in exceptional matters or with the professor and/or program team.
- Informing students regarding the application and interpretation of college policies
- Ensuring timely and accurate information is provided upon request and communicated in an efficient, professional, and customer focused manner
- Assisting in verifying and updating some portions of student records
- Informing students of academic choices, such as part-time versus full-time options and communicates processes with both
- Registration and Admission related inquiries
- Informing Continuing Education students of post-secondary equivalent courses

Provides Administrative Services by
- Registering students using Banner
- Confirming student eligibility for field placement
- Assisting with the review of graduation status, as required
- Processing advanced standing applications and return to full time studies applications, if applicable
- Running reports for review and action by the Associate Dean.
- Creating, maintaining and expanding a database of placement agencies to support the needs of the programs.




- Sending out student communication regarding upcoming deadlines.
- Assisting with Program Guides (for example, requirements for promotion, health documentation) and Placement Manuals (for example, Public Health requirements).
- Assisting with special projects such as collecting and summarizing data.
- Providing office support.

Participates in school related events/meetings by:
- Assisting with student recruiting by participating in events such as: Open House, Focus on Durham, Student Orientation, and Student Services Events
- Attending divisional, program, and other school meetings, as appropriate
- Attending regular group meetings and inviting various college representatives to discuss policies/procedures/practices to ensure currency
- Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of a three-year diploma with a strong emphasis on human relations and interpersonal communications skills.
- A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in an academic office environment with a focus on student interaction and service.
- Proven networking skills along with working knowledge of Faculty of Health Sciences programs, and related policies and placement needs is essential.
- Must be proficient in Excel and have excellent general computing skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and be circumspect with confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently.
- Understanding the importance of student services available for supporting student diversity.
- Knowledge of Banner (SIS), Cognos, DC Connect, Banner web reports, MS Office.

Please apply below by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on October 21, 2026. Competition number SP26-24. Contact Us T:(phone hidden) [email protected]

C Wing, Second Floor - 2000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa, ON

Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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