Engagement Lead, Volunteer Resources

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Terrace, Canada is looking for an Engagement Lead to manage volunteer resources effectively. The successful candidate will oversee the recruitment, screening, and training of volunteers, and work closely with on-site staff to ensure productive and compliant volunteer programs. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or related field.
• 3-5 years of recent related experience in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer volunteer resources.
• Consult on daily human operation plans for volunteer programs.
• Recruit and train volunteers and coordinate their placement.

Skills

Administration and human resource coordination skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Guidance and direction to others

Interpersonal skills

Organization and planning

Computer and technology proficiency

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Health Sciences

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Volunteer Resources department.

Responsibilities

The Engagement Lead is responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of volunteer resources, including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, and placement of volunteers. The Engagement Lead consults on the daily human operation plans for volunteer programs and promotes and further develops volunteer resources and placement opportunities through internal and community engagement.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships, conducts needs assessments, assists with set up and evaluation of volunteer programs.
• Recruits and trains volunteers and coordinates their placement.
• Acts as a resource for on-site staff and management who supervise and oversee volunteers on-site to ensure safe and productive volunteer activity as well as compliance with organizational policies relevant to volunteers.

Starting salary will be approximately $67,861 to $84,826 based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees; Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession).
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include: program certificates or diplomas, high school/college/university transcripts, etc. It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Health Sciences, or related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' recent related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated administration and human resource coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to others.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to supervise and provide motivation and encouragement to volunteers.
• Ability to organize and plan work.
• Demonstrated ability to productively use a computer and technology.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License.

International Applicants

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