Coordinator - Volunteer Resources

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package,

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Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Coordinator, Volunteer Resources at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. The role partners with the public, hospital staff and community groups to develop, plan and coordinate volunteer programs and activities.

You will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate deployment, and serve as a resource for staff interacting with volunteers. Prior experience managing large volunteer portfolios across multiple programs and sites in a healthcare setting is

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise and organize work.
• Experience coordinating volunteers across programs and sites in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the public, hospital staff, community groups to develop, plan and coordinate volunteer programs and activities.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, conducts needs assessments, coordinates and evaluates programs, recruits and trains volunteers and deploys them.
• Acts as a resource for staff who interact with volunteers and ensures compliance with policies.
• Supports large, diverse volunteer portfolios across multiple programs/sites and healthcare settings.
• Experience coordinating a large number of volunteers across multiple programs and sites is preferred.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Volunteer management

Written communication

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences + 3 years experience

Job description

Come work as a Coordinator, Volunteer Resources with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC!

As a Coordinator, Volunteer Resources At VCH Will

• Collaborates with the general public, hospital staff, community groups and others to develop, plan and coordinate volunteer programs and activities.
• Establishes and maintain working relationships, conducts needs assessments, coordinates and evaluates volunteer programs Recruits and trains volunteers and coordinates their deployment.
• Act as a resource for staff who interact with volunteers and ensures compliance with organizational policies relevant to volunteers.
• Working in a complex healthcare environment, Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for supporting large, diverse volunteer portfolios across multiple programs and sites and across a variety of VCH acute, community and/or long-term care settings.
• Previous experience coordinating a large number of volunteers across multiple programs and sites and in a complex environment is preferred.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences plus three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.