Nanaimo Community Action Team Coordinator

AVI Health & Community Services Society; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote option

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AVI Health & Community Services is seeking a community-focused coordinator for the Nanaimo Community Action Team (CAT). The role involves coordinating meetings, developing agendas, supporting collaboration, and tracking actions to advance harm-reduction and equity-driven initiatives in Nanaimo, BC.

The position is about 22 hours per week with a flexible schedule, offering remote options as needed and a focus on trauma‑informed, culturally safe engagement across sectors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in community coordination or similar roles.
• Experience coordinating community tables or collaborative initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice and cultural safety.
• Driver's license is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Nanaimo CAT meetings and activities.
• Prepare materials, minutes and follow-up documentation.
• Support membership with agenda-setting and action tracking.
• Foster communication among CAT members and partners.
• Engage community partners and maintain relationships.

Skills

2+ years experience

Strong written & verbal communication

Project coordination & event planning

Harm reduction understanding

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety awareness

Driver's license (recommended)

Relationship building across sectors

Education

2+ years experience or equivalent education/training

Job description

AVI Health & Community Services is seeking a community-focused coordinator for the Nanaimo Community Action Team (CAT). The role involves coordinating meetings, developing agendas, supporting collaboration, and tracking actions to advance harm-reduction and equity-driven initiatives in Nanaimo, BC.

The position is about 22 hours per week with a flexible schedule, offering remote options as needed and a focus on trauma‑informed, culturally safe engagement across sectors.