STUDENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Department: Sun Parlor Home
Location: Leamington, Ontario
Position type: Contract Part-Time (1) Position
Posting #: SPH2026-12
Opening Date: August 31, 2026
Closing date: September 8, 2026

About Sun Parlor Home
Sun Parlor Home is located on a tranquil 23-acre forested property in Leamington, Ontario, and has proudly provided high-quality, resident-centred long-term care for more than 100 years. Our beautifully landscaped grounds include gardens, courtyards, walking paths, outdoor seating, and a gazebo—designed to support wellness, dignity, and purpose.
As a not-for-profit, municipally owned long-term care home, Sun Parlor Home offers 206 licensed beds in private and semi-private rooms and serves the residents of Essex County with compassion, innovation, and respect. Our mission is “to be an inspirational home for all people within our changing community that is compassionate, innovative, and fosters purpose and dignity.”

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Student Placement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, onboarding, orienting, and supporting student placements within the long-term care home in accordance with the Ministry of Health regulations, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, and organizational policies and procedures.
The Student Placement Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the home and educational institutions, ensuring a positive and meaningful learning experience for students while supporting the development of future healthcare professionals. The role is responsible for maintaining partnerships with educational institutions, coordinating placement schedules, supporting preceptors, and promoting employment opportunities within the home.


Key Responsibilities
Student Placement Coordination

• Coordinate and manage student placements within the home.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions.
• Coordinate placement schedules and student assignments in consultation with the Director of Care.
• Ensure student placements comply with applicable legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.

Onboarding and Orientation

• Assist Human Resources with collecting and processing required student documentation.
• Coordinate and facilitate student onboarding activities.
• Plan and deliver orientation sessions, including facility tours and introductions to residents and team members.
• Ensure students are familiar with organizational policies, procedures, and expectations.

Preceptor Support and Development

• Promote and recruit team members to participate as preceptors.
• Match students with appropriate preceptors based on placement requirements.
• Provide guidance, resources, and ongoing support to preceptors throughout the placement experience.
• Foster positive learning environments that support student success.

Program Evaluation and Improvement

• Coordinate evaluation activities for the student placement program.
• Collect and review feedback from students, preceptors, and educational partners.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and improve program sustainability and effectiveness.
• Develop recommendations to strengthen the student placement experience.

Recruitment and Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary contact between the home and educational institutions.
• Promote available employment opportunities to students.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to encourage students to pursue employment within the home following placement completion.
• Maintain positive relationships with educational partners and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications
Education

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a health-related field; or
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience in project coordination, program coordination, or project management.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with organizational partners.
• Experience in a healthcare or long-term care environment is considered an asset.
• Adult Education Certificate is considered an asset.
• Clinical instructor experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of long-term care legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
• Experience with scheduling software is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Other Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check obtained within the past six (6) months, as required by legislation.
• Proof of a negative two-step TB test and a current negative one-step TB test completed within the past two (2) months, as required by legislation.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based within the long-term care home.
• Regular interaction with students, educational institutions, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Occasional flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate student placement activities and orientation sessions.

What We Offer

• Hours of Work: up to 25 hours per week
• Salary: $36.90 per hour
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven long-term care environment

The Application Journey
Your journey starts here. Submit your application online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by June 19, 2026. If selected, you will be contacted by our HR team to participate in our hiring process.
We believe in a thoughtful and transparent hiring process designed to identify the best candidate for the role while allowing you to learn about us. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Application Submission
Submit your application, including a tailored resume and cover letter, through our online portal by June 19, 2026. Be sure to highlight your experience and your passion for enhancing workplace culture.
2. Initial Screening
Our hiring team will review applications to shortlist candidates whose skills, qualifications, and experience closely match the role’s requirements.
3. Phone Interview
Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 15-minute phone interview to discuss their background, interest in the role, and alignment with our organizational culture.
4. Comprehensive Interview Panel
Selected candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The panel will include representatives from Sun Parlor Home, HR, and the organization to ensure a holistic evaluation.
5. Offer and Onboarding
If selected, you’ll receive a formal offer outlining the terms of employment. Upon acceptance, our onboarding team will work with you to ensure a smooth transition, including introductions to your team, access to tools and systems, and a comprehensive overview of your first 90 days.
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment opportunities only.