Placement Liaison, Legal Programs

Placement Liaison Legal Programs
COMPETITION NO. SP26-22

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning led by expert faculty throughfield placements applied research co-ops and other hands-on opportunities DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines includingculinary management farming and horticulture business IT construction andtrades science and technology health care engineering social and communityservices media art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs including six bachelors degrees and 11apprenticeship programs tomore than 11000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3000 apprenticeship addition we have more than 16000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120000 alumnirepresent the college both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships investments and collaboration.

Position Information:

Part-timesupport opportunity (classification): Regular
Hourlyrate: $38.50
Hours:up to a maximum of 24 hours per week
ReportingTo: Associate Dean Faculty of Social and Community Services
Department:Faculty of Social and Community Services
Campus Location: Oshawa

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Associate Dean the Placement Liaison(PL) role is tohelp students actualize the application of their placement learning outcomes inthe field by providing guidance coaching and feedback. The PL is responsiblefor ensuring that all required placement documentation is collected andreviewed including timesheets dockets mid-term and final evaluations. The PL is responsible for monitoring theprogress of students throughout their placements including via in person sitevisits when required by the program or as needed to support student success.

Acritical component of this role is to proactively intervene when concerns arisethroughout the placement process. The PLis expected to problem-solve with the student and the placement site and isaccountable for negotiating and mediating concerns as well as ensuring thatexpectations are clearly accomplish this the PL will regularly consult with various collegeofficials including Student Advisors / Field Placement Officers facultymembers and program the PL is responsible for escalating concerns to the AssociateDean when needed and ensuring that Durham College (DC) and the Faculty ofSocial and Community Services (FSCS) policies and procedures are diligentlyfollowed.

Asa PL you will:

• Provide guidance coaching and feedback to students regarding expectations to ensure that behaviours such as lack of attendance and lack of professionalism are proactively addressed and students are provided with opportunities to course correct.
  
• Review all course requirements including but not limited to dockets activities and observations.
  
• Proactively intervene with students and placement hosts when concerns arise. This may require convening meetings collecting documentation and/or conducting a site visit. The PL will be required to negotiate and/or mediate solutions document next steps and monitor progress.
  
• Conduct site visits when necessary to ensure that students are provided with opportunities to practice and demonstrate required learning outcomes.
  
• Ensure strong working relationships are in place with placement hosts and to mediate concerns.
  
• Escalate concerns to the Associate Dean ensuring that information is clearly and concisely presented and well documented pursuant to college policies and faculty procedures.
  
• Assist the Associate Dean in resolving concerns which may include gathering additional information scheduling meetings or providing further intervention.
  
• Meet with students who have been removed from placement due to performance concerns engage students in reflection to ensure expectations are set for re-engagement with future field placements
  
• Work collaboratively with Student Advisors /Field Placement Officers and other staff to support student placement success.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 4-year post-secondary degree.
  
• A current licensee with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
  
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an education community or legal setting providing advising coaching and feedback.
  
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills gained through related employment experience or professional development.
  
• Demonstrated ability to apply equity diversity and inclusion as well as intersectionality when interpreting policy and responding to situations.
  
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to develop professional and collaborative relationships with hosts.
  
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing as required to effectively problem-solve negotiate and mediate concerns as well as hold parties accountable while maintaining professional collaborative and supportive relationships.
  
• Considered a strong asset if the incumbent has education or work experience in one or more of the following program areas:
  
  • Paralegal
    
  • Law Clerk
    
  • 911 Emergency & Call Centre Communications
    
  • Police Foundations
    
  • Protection Security and Investigation

Please apply belowby submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Job Competition closes at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 24 2026. Competition number SP26-22.

Contact Us T:905.721.2000
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.