Faculty Coordinator - Therapeutic Recreation
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- Canada
- 71.846-115.129 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Salary RangeSalary Range: $71,846.00 - $115,129.00 per annum. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The OpportunityThe Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking a Coordinator in the Department of Therapeutic Recreation. This position takes effect September 1, 2026, for an initial one-year term with the possibility of extension(s) up to a maximum of three years.This role has 4 (four) sections of time release available for the 2026-2027 academic year.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development opportunities
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
WHAT IT TAKESTo be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Master's degree in a related human service field.
- Willingness to work in the spirit of transparency and disclosure.
- Orientation towards detail in order to support the day-to-day operations of the program.
- Ability to respond to shifting priorities as needed.
- Responsiveness to student issues, concerns, and inquiries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including being able to solve problems and resolve conflict including providing constructive feedback.
- Must not have a conflict of commitment - refer to Conflict of Interest Policy (A02).
The full range of responsibilities include completing or engaging faculty to support the following:
- Monitor the progress of students in the program and be involved in student issues (e.g., assist faculty with student concerns).
- Organize and participate in the student selection/acceptance process including follow up with late applicants; assist with registration and provide academic advice when necessary.
- Organize new student orientation in September.
- Facilitate the practicum placement process; support the Program Advisor with preparation and confirmation of student placements in the program.
- Provide a regular schedule of on campus or online meeting times for academic advice and inquiries for students.
- Convene meetings of faculty and ensure distribution of minutes; monitor task completion.
- Engage faculty colleagues, encouraging them to participate in the running of the program and other related activities.
- Respond to information inquiries about the program; attend and facilitate information sessions.
- Attend meetings related to the Faculty including FEC and Coordinators.
- Collaborate with Faculty Administration in attending to College, policies, procedures, and process.
- Establish good working relationships with staff, faculty, students, administration ensuring good communication.
- Work alongside the other TR Coordinator responsible for workload and course scheduling, ensuring fairness and equitable distribution of teaching; complete paperwork attached to the process.
Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Position Title Faculty Coordinator - Therapeutic Recreation
Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2026
End Date 08/31/2027
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoHow To ApplyOpen Date 03/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Important NoteInterested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site .Please ensure your resume/cover letter clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.Qualified internal applicants must apply by March 27, 2026 to be given first consideration. This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of March 30, 2026.Please ensure your application documents clearly show how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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EQUITY STATEMENTDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.