JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range
Salary 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 Opportunity
The 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.



WHAT IT TAKES

To 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).

Additional Information
As a Co-coordinator you will share the planning, organizing, and managing of the administrative and operational aspects of the diploma and degree programs in the TR Department.
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.

Posting Number 00747F

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 No

How To Apply

Open Date 03/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Important Note
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca .

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.

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