Employment Posting:
Secretary, Practicum Office

Employment Type:
Contract Positions
Job Description:
Closing Date:

Secretary, Practicum Office

Full-Time Support Staff (3 Month Contract)

Please review Nipissing University's COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY prior to applying to this position. 

Reporting to the Practicum Officer, the Practicum Secretary will act as the first point of contact for teacher candidates, associate teachers, principals, school board personnel and the general public. The Secretary will be responsible for processing and following-up on all documentation related to Practicum Registration; maintaining candidate personal and practicum records; maintaining school and associate teacher records; tracking and assisting associate teachers with online payment registration and practicum reports. The Secretary will also provide support to the Practicum Officer.

The successful candidate will have a two-year office administration diploma from a recognized college, combined with one to two years of relevant work experience.

Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022. Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. 


Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter, from Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as LGBTQ2+, and visible minorities.

First consideration of candidates is given in accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement.  The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please email access@nipissingu.ca.