Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Volunteer Engagement Specialist for a three-year term. The role includes managing volunteer recruitment and programs, requiring proven expertise in volunteer management. Candidates should hold a relevant Certificate or Diploma and demonstrate excellent communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing volunteers within a healthcare or community setting.
• Ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
• Capability to plan and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for volunteer recruitment and management.
• Initiate and manage new volunteer programs.
• Maintain volunteer database and fulfill volunteer requests.

Skills

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience working with volunteers

Proven expertise in volunteer management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized

Experience designing educational programs

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Demonstrated initiative in launching volunteer programs

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Volunteer Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Volunteer management software

Job description

Volunteer Engagement Specialist (0.6 EFT – 3 Year Term)

The Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre is a 200-bed Jewish Personal Care Home dedicated to serving older adults of all backgrounds with compassion, dignity, and excellence in care. As a not-for-profit organization, we take pride in fostering a warm and respectful environment for residents, families, staff, and volunteers alike.

We are currently seeking an experienced and people-oriented professional to join our team as a Volunteer Engagement Specialist for a three-year term.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

To be a leader in providing a home where people live enriched and fulfilling lives in accordance with Jewish values and traditions.

Mission

We provide exemplary and innovative services to those in our care by meeting their unique intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. We strive to enhance their lives through compassion, wellness promotion, and collaborating with community partners.

Values

• Communal Responsibility — Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh La-Zeh

Part Time .6 EFT – 3 Year Term

Hours of Work: Primarily daytime hours, with flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Engagement Specialist is directly responsible to the Manager of Resident Experience. This position is responsible for all volunteers and volunteer related programming. This includes but is not limited to volunteer recruitment, management of existing volunteer base, initiation and management of new volunteer programs, filling volunteer requests from within the facility and management of volunteer data base.

Qualifications

Certificate or Diploma in Volunteer Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience working with volunteers.
• Proven expertise in volunteer management within a healthcare or community setting, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, recognition, and task delegation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal abilities to build trust and foster collaboration.
• Highly organized, with the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience designing and delivering educational programs or presentations for youth and adults.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, social media platforms, and volunteer management software.
• Demonstrated initiative in launching and sustaining volunteer programs and community partnerships.

Proven ability to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with community organizations, families, and individuals to support facility goals and resident engagement.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Jewish culture, values, traditions, and practices is an asset.
• Previous experience in a long-term care or healthcare environment is preferred.

Why Join Us

At The Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre, you will join a compassionate, collaborative team committed to enriching the lives of our residents and strengthening community connections. Guided by our Vision, Mission, and Values, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact through leadership, creativity, and relationship‑building in a warm and inclusive environment.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to [e-mail]