Placement Coordinator, Career Education and Experience Development (2 positions)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Two positions available:
(1) Permanent (.5 FTE) position beginning July 2, 2025
(1) Term-certain (.5 FTE) contract from July 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026. This term-certain position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Placement Coordinator, Career Education and Experience Development (2 positions)
Position Summary
Are you driven by a passion for student success and eager to play a pivotal role in their educational journey? We invite you to become an integral part of our Career Education and Experience Development team as a Placement Coordinator.
As a Placement Coordinator, you will oversee the placement operations for designated courses, programs, and schools. Your collaborative spirit will be essential as you work across various internal departments, ensuring the seamless acquisition of mandatory professional practice, clinical and practicum placements. You will also be responsible for fostering strong external relationships with employers and stakeholders to manage placement activities effectively.
Position Responsibilities
Collaborate and consult with Faculty and Associate Deans to identify the educational requirements for practicum experiences for practicum courses and students; develop and revise systems for efficient planning and communication
Assess and evaluate new practicum sites for suitability and supports contract and documentation required for the acquisition of new clinical and placement sites, in collaboration with the Work-Integrating Learning team
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with practicum agencies, and all parties involved in the placement processes and cycles
Coordinate communications and oversee the monitoring of student completion of academic and non-academic practicum requirements
Provide leadership by disseminating information, providing feedback, advising, coaching, supporting institutional projects, and encouraging development for colleagues and staff related to work-integrated learning
Collaborate on the development of new processes that facilitate compliance with placement agency planning timelines
Generate and analyze reports annually and as needed by program leads, senior administration, and the Polytechnic providing insights and updates as required
Required Qualifications
Four (4) year undergraduate degree
2-3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the practicum placement process within the work-integrated learning framework
Broad familiarity with post-secondary programming
Proven track record of establishing effective process
A high degree of accountability and a proactive approach to responsibilities
Proficiency in digital tools including MS Office and various web-based software
Exceptional communication skills, encompassing clear writing, attentive listening, and adept problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a post-secondary environment
Working knowledge of placement/practicum software
Salary or Hourly?
Hourly
Salary
$34.5+ per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information
Term-certain contract is not benefit eligible:
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
Permanent contract is benefit eligible:
Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Continuing Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
2025-A-066
Employment Type
Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
07/02/2025
Position End Date (if term-certain)
06/30/2026
FTE
.5
Hours of Work
17.5 hrs per week; scheduled during operating hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Open Date
05/16/2025
Close Date
05/23/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Note to Applicant
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all ****** orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Two positions available:
(1) Permanent (.5 FTE) position beginning July 2, 2025
(1) Term-certain (.5 FTE) contract from July 2, 2025 to June 30, 2026. This term-certain position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents