Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Clinical and Experiential Learning, the Field Practicum Coordinator is responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining field practicum sites in consultation with the program coordinator. The incumbent supports all Site Supervisor relationships for the Veterinarian Technician program. The incumbent supports all eligible students obtain a practicum by the start of the relevant term. The incumbent participates in reviewing and revising Veterinary Technician specific and CEL general processes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Arranging and coordinating field practicum sites for the Veterinarian Technician program for all relevant semesters; determining and managing lists of students scheduled for placement;
- Developing and maintaining community partner relationships;
- Managing field practicum database in Sheridan Works;
- Consulting with Veterinarian Technician Program Coordinators regarding practicum scheduling issues and needs; reassessing practicum sites on a routine basis;
- Compiling, reviewing and distributing field placement materials to students, field placement sites and faculty, support staff and program coordinators;
- Conducting field visits as required by students, faculty and agencies;
- Educating and informing Students, Clinical Instructors, Placement Supervisors, Sheridan Faculty and Program Coordinators about the practicum model, policies, procedures and requirements of the College and Placement Site;
- Conducting pre-practicum classroom meetings, presentations/workshops with students and/or Clinical Instructors to educate them about the practicum requirements, policies and procedures needed to secure a practicum;
- Establishing and maintaining administrative policies, procedures and documentation requirements for practicum related issues;
- Responding to students and field inquiries about practicum requirements;
- Providing link with program faculty and Professional Advisory Council members to ensure consistency between program curriculum and field practicum;
- Developing and updating the Field Manual and other practicum related information as needed;
- Developing and maintaining community relationships through planning and organizing special events and representing Sheridan at relevant community meetings;
- Attending Clinical and Experiential Learning team meetings and faculty meetings when required;
- Engaging as an active member of the Clinical and Experiential Learning team including development of new/revised processes and infrastructure;
- Performing other duties as assigned.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning and have the ability to integrate multiple streams of information, prioritize and track multiple projects to meet a demanding workload and keep things running smoothly.
You exercise sound judgement and your sharp problem solving and conflict resolution skills, along with your ability to invite new ways of thinking, allow you to solve challenges in a creative way to help advance organizational goals.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.
The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:
- Veterinarian Technician diploma or diploma in a related field;
- Minimum of 2 years administrative/supervisory experience working with a variety of community resources using marketing, and public relations skills and techniques;
- Experience working as a Veterinarian Technician and in an educational role supporting and guiding students is an asset;
- The ability to use mediation and conflict resolution skills is preferred.
Who We Are
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Campus Location: Davis (May be assigned activity at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 50% of the hours/week
Reference #:J0624-1415
Employee Group: Part-Time Support – Temporary
Hourly Rate: $30.64 + 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Hours/Week: 24 hours
Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue for up to 9 months from start date
Application Deadline:July 3rd, 2024
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.