[Hiring] Practicum Coordinator @Yorkville University

Role Description

Reporting to the Manager of Practicum Coordination, we are hiring a Practicum Coordinator to join us for a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension. As our new Practicum Coordinator, you will assist students enrolled in practicum placements as part of the field training component of our Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program, providing placement support. You will liaise between students and the Field Training department, collaborate with faculty and students, and ensure a meaningful and effective practicum and classroom experience.

This is an existing vacancy covering a maternity leave, working remotely within Canada in the Eastern time zone.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a related field.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to effectively manage large volumes of confidential paperwork.

Requirements

• Build trusting and influential relationships with students, faculty, and practicum site supervisors across Canada.
• Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Comfortable engaging in high-level communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and data management.
• Ability to quickly learn other software programs used in online learning.
• Proactive problem solver with a student-focused approach.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment with effective communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• Minimum annual salary of $60,000, midpoint of $62,500, and maximum of $65,000.
• Paid time away, retirement savings matching, and extended health coverage with 80% of premiums paid.
• Tuition-free access to all education programs after 12 months of full-time employment.

Company Description

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

• Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities.
• We offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels.
• Our community is vibrant and diverse, with many learners balancing education with careers and personal commitments.
• We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that contribute to the betterment of society.