Student Placement Coordinator - Temporary Part-Time

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Job Description:

To facilitate and manage student placements, the Student Placement Coordinator will act as the liaison between the Pioneer Ridge and educational institutions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops new and/or maintains existing partnerships with colleges and universities for the successful placement of students at Pioneer Ridge.
• Plans and executes orientation to Pioneer Ridge, including, but not limited to, providing tours and introducing students to residents and team members.
• Promotes and recruits team members into a preceptor role.
• Coordinates the placement schedule and pairs students with preceptor team members in consultation with the Administrator or delegate.
• Coordinates the evaluation of the student placement program at Pioneer Ridge, including, but not limited to, preceptor and student feedback on the experience.
• Liaises with preceptors to ensure they have the knowledge and resources to support students.
• Identifies opportunities and methods to improve processes for a sustainable student placement program.
• In collaboration with Nursing administration, informs students of available employment opportunities at Pioneer Ridge, and participates in recruiting students to positions post-placement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation
• One year experience related to project coordination and/or management
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulations

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software
• Proven ability to establish and maintain good working relations with private and public officials, superiors, subordinates, co-workers, residents, families, and the general public
• Ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
• Ability to identify, understand, and meet/exceed the requirements of internal and external customers
• Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination at point of conditional offer
• Prior to commencing employment, will be required to review and attest/affirm to all Pioneer Ridge Staff Immunization Policies
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have successfully undergone a “two step” tuberculosis skin test within the 12 months prior to employment
• Prior to commencing employment, must undergo a successful Offence & Professional Misconduct Declaration Process
• Must successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the Corporation on an annual basis
• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866