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Practicum Coordinator

📍 Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
⏰ Job Type
regular full-time
📅 Posted
June 05, 2026
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Job Description

Duties:


This position is primarily responsible for matching and placing Social Work, Social Services, and Child and Youth Care students in practicum placements. Key responsibilities include:

  • Recruiting new practicum sites and maintaining relationships with existing ones

  • Orienting agencies, supervisors, and mentors to VIU program practices and procedures

  • Developing and maintaining practicum materials and resources

  • Matching students to appropriate practicum sites using placement software

  • Generating reports, forms, and supporting materials for practice education and student orientations

  • Collaborating with faculty and staff on practice education initiatives

  • Implementing education and recognition activities for community agencies and mentors

  • Participating in placement networks and meetings at the program, faculty, and regional levels

    • This role may require travel to various...

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