Temporary Pathways and Placement Officer

Job Posting

Temporary Pathways and Placement Officer

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.

The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.

All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.

General Description of Duties:

• Develop implement monitor and assess school programs to support education and career/life planning and successful transitions for all students (Grade 8 to 9 10 to 11 and 12 to post-secondary) as outlined through ministry policies and the BIEPSA. This includes the coordination of school-based pathways committees and events.
• Design produce and manage publication and distribution of transition resources pathway presentations other promotional marketing materials and resources including the experiential learning website.
• Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement career exploration skill development and networking opportunities for students in all pathways (apprenticeship workplace college university).
• Prepare and deliver presentations to students and families (eg. Gr. 8 Pathway/Transition parent nights and a half day experiential learning activity for Take our Kid to Work Day for Gr. 9 students of CEC staff.
• Coordination of placement activities with community stakeholders and WRDSB. (e.g. Centralized Co-op program Police Fire Hospitals Radio and TV stations Insurance Companies Manufacturing and local Universities).
• Support teachers with recruitment needs to meet the growing number of co-op programs. The following are a few examples (SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program); UCEP (University Co-op Education Program); CCEP (College Co-op Education Program); Summer Co-op Military/Navy Co-op Reserve program and Community and Active Living programs.
• Support and assist co-op teachers as needed with placement issues including the in-servicing of co-op teachers on our employer database and centralized placement process.
• Manage the annual Co-op Pathway Awards Bursaries and Awards of Excellence for all secondary schools for all pathways.
• Manage accident reporting procedures for co-op teachers.
• Coordinate promote and manage various celebrations with our community partners.

M inimum Requirements:

• 4-year Degree/Certificate in Business/Marketing and/or Public Relations/Communications and/or Career Education and/or Human Resources
• Minimum five years experience in a related position
• Advanced organization and leadership skills (communication interpersonal independent and teamwork).
• Experience in event planning and project management.
• Experience in sales and marketing consultative design facilitation presentation and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with diverse groups representing local business industry education institutions and community groups experience building effective working relationships and work collaboratively with others for the purposes of project development implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge in WSIB accident reporting and working knowledge of relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act WHMIS regulations Human Rights Act and OSBIE Liability Insurance
• Research analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Organizational planning time management and exceptional multi-tasking skills.
• Strong data and records management skills with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Chrome Suite MyBlueprint Data-Base Management software
• Creative problem solver conflict resolution skills negotiator ability to adapt to change market demands conditions addition of new programs changes in programs or focus.
• Travel required (some evenings) to schools and various community partners.
• Have a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario drivers license as travel throughout the Waterloo Region may be required.

D esirable Assets :

• Experience working with a budget and websites.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and video/graphic editing software.
• Knowledge of related Ministry Pathway curriculum/policy/procedures and the gr.10 Career Studies Course.
• Knowledge of Hour Republic (version of Charity Republic)
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign Adobe Express WordPress and Hootsuite.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge in Human Resources and legislation related to hiring practices (ESA employment standards act); Human Rights Act. Recruiting knowledge including job analysis and assessment.

Salary Range : PASS Level 6 $85250.13 - $100294.98 per year in accordance with the PASS Terms of Employment.

Hours of Work : Temporary full time: 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Contract dates: February 2 2026 to February 12 2027

Location(s): Catholic Education Centre 35 Weber St. Kitchener

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and covering letter. Please see the Application Process below.

Application Process:

Applicants arerequiredto apply directly through Apply to Education at:

Applytoeducation assistance contact 1- (Monday Friday 7:30 am 7:00 pm EST.)

In the application process identify your qualifications and abilities such as relevant experience to perform the duties of this job. Include your resume covering letter and diplomas/certificates in your application.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Detailed information on the application process can be found at: will be accepted until December 12 2025 at 4 PM

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

To request this file in large print please email . If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. Responses to inquiries will be provided within 72 hours.

At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer at Ext. 2381.

The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Background Check . For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.