Peel District School Board

Year 2 Practicum

September 2025 to April 2026

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Location:

5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5R 1C6

Travel within the following areas: Peel, Caledon and Mississauga

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

While with Peel District School Board a prospective intern would have the opportunity to shadow a school based social worker or a social worker who is stationed in a central position. While with the PDSB an intern would support students from grades JK to grade 12. PDSB social workers support students in Peel, Caledon and Mississauga. Student activities include taking part in PD that is offered to PDSB social work staff, providing both 1:1 and or group counselling.

Practicum Requirements:

(Click on all the boxes that apply.)

☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines

☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting

☐ Covid Vaccinations

☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Driver’s License

☒ Use of Own Car

☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.

☒ Comfort working with the population being served

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☒ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served

☐ Evening attendance

☐ Weekend attendance

☐ Changing shift attendance

☒ Language (specify in field below): Proficiency in a second language would be appreciated.

Other requirements:

Confidentiality expectations
An understanding of anti-oppressive practice

Fields(s) of this Practicum:

☒ Children and their Families

☒ Social Justice and Diversity

☐ Mental Health and Health

☐ Social Work in Gerontology

☐ Human Services Management & Leadership

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

(If yes, please specify.)

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

This placement with be in person, some meetings are conducted remotely.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

This placement will involve direct and indirect work with students.

Number of practicums offered: 1

Field Instructor name and credentials:

TBD

Application deadline:

March 10, 2025

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Resume and cover letter. The cover letter should outline how the intern’s identity could support the PDSB population.

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Click to Select

Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes

Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast

Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium

Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes

What are the physical demands of the practicum?

Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of?

If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4pm on March 10, 2025. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.

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