Activities & Volunteer Coord.

WC North (Vancouver East) OPCO GP Inc; Killarney; On-site; CAD 3,797,000 - 4,746,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator to lead resident engagement and create meaningful connections across Canada. The role involves planning programs, overseeing activities across neighborhoods including memory care, supervising staff and volunteers, and partnering with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement.

The position emphasizes developing partnerships, tracking engagement metrics, and ensuring safety and Sunrise quality standards, with

Qualifications

• 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills.
• Experience with volunteer/engagement technology and reporting preferred.
• Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events.
• Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care.
• Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships.
• Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming.
• Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms.
• Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors.
• Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning.
• Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Communication

Volunteer management

Job description

About Sunrise Senior Living Sunrise Senior Living provides resident-centered care while supporting team member growth across Canada.

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator - Lead Resident Engagement & Create Meaningful Connections

What You'll Do:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered engagement programs and events
• Oversee activities, entertainment, and wellness programming across all neighborhoods, including memory care
• Supervise team members, volunteers, and concierge staff
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers; build community partnerships
• Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement metrics to improve programming
• Manage engagement documentation, calendars, reporting, and technology platforms
• Lead concierge operations, delivering exceptional experiences for residents, families, and visitors
• Support budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and operational planning
• Partner with Sales and Resident Care on move-ins and ongoing engagement
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and Sunrise quality standards

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years leadership/supervisory experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, or volunteer management
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organizational, communication, and event-planning skills
• Experience with volunteer/engagement technology and reporting preferred
• Sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for creating meaningful resident experiences
• Valid driver's license, if required

Pay Range:

27.56 - 34.45

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator | Resident Engagement | Volunteer Services | Concierge Operations | Senior Living | Memory Care | Event Planning

Employment Information

This position is subject to applicable provincial employment standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is committed to providing equal employment opportunities across Canada. At Sunrise Senior Living, we are united by a mission to champion quality of life for all seniors, and we believe we shine brightest when we support one another and those we serve.

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