Learning Pathways Officer

Department: OVC-Integrated College Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 10/05/2025 to 05/29/2026 
Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Student Experience (SMSE), the Learning Pathways Officer (LPO) will support experiential learning programs for OVC’s undergraduate and graduate  students. The LPO will develop and deliver essential career-readiness skills, knowledge, and attributes (SKAs) to these students through various means; identify and engage with experiential learning partners of particular relevance to OVC programs, thus allowing students to apply their learning in real-world contexts; and assist in the development of programs that allow graduates to enter and succeed in a diversity of careers.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The LPO will be responsible for experiential learning and career exploration programming delivered from the Associate Dean, Students and Academic (ADSA) office, and will also be a resource for all academic and experiential learning programming at OVC, acting as the primary liaison with relevant programs and services across the UofG campus. 

The LPO will provide input at the College level to the ADSA, the Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs, department Chairs, and faculty regarding best practices in curriculum design, content, and assessment related to our graduates’ career success, community-engaged scholarship, and experiential learning. They will work closely with the course coordinator of the Veterinary Practicum (VETM*4900) in the ongoing evolution of the course and will be the main point of contact for veterinary preceptors who support the course. The LPO will maintain the necessary documentation to both capture current experiential learning initiatives in the OVC as well as to remain in compliance with College and University guidelines for experiential learning oversight.

The incumbent will coordinate and oversee workplace placements and job shadowing opportunities for OVC’s  DVM, MSc, and MPH  students; deliver pre-placement training and workshops to students and preceptors; and develop career-readiness programming and resources to enhance graduates’ employability readiness and success. The LPO supervises the Academic Coordinator, Experiential Learning.

The incumbent will develop and oversee an inventory of current workplace and community partnerships, and expand these partnerships where possible.  The LPO is responsible for developing a diverse range of high-quality experiential learning placements, in keeping with curricular and co-curricular needs, by working with faculty and the Experiential Learning Centre staff on main campus (https://www.uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning) to establish learning opportunities that are in line with student career pathways and SKA development outcomes.

Seeking out new placement opportunities and stewarding existing contacts/relationships is a critical ongoing process for this position. The LPO will inform OVC students of career opportunities and placements that would meet their learning objectives and career interests, and work with OVC students to facilitate their success in obtaining suitable placements and employment. 

The incumbent will also support College and University research as it relates to career readiness, experiential learning, and personal and professional development of students.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (eg. MEd).  A degree in veterinary medicine, or in a veterinary or biological sciences field would be an asset, as would experience in andragogy. 
• 3-6 years of related work experience in a post-secondary academic setting.
• Work independently, in a fast-paced, complex and diverse team-based multi-stakeholder environment.
• Analyze economic and other drivers that will affect future career opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant job markets for OVC students from all programs.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem solving abilities, negotiation skills, tact, diplomacy.
• Demonstrate exemplary written, electronic, and oral communication skills including the use of on-line channels and social media in publicizing career opportunities.
• Demonstrate experience in career coaching, counseling and recruitment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of experiential learning theories, research and applications in an academic setting.
• Demonstrate strong supervisory skills, including knowledge of professional development and the effective delivery of feedback.

In addition to the above skills, survey and data analysis experience would be a valuable asset.

Employee Type: Regular 
Position Number: 10201049 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 05    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review. 

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  08/14/2025  
Closing Date:  08/28/2025