Coordinator, Volunteer Program (1-Year Contract)

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for a Coordinator, Volunteer Program to join our team in Burnaby on a 1-year contract!

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for supporting the volunteer program operations and program delivery and reports to the Manager, Volunteer Program. This includes involvement in recruitment, screening, and orientation procedures, promoting the program within the community, and maintaining volunteer documentation using management tools. The coordinator supports recognition, networking, and training opportunities, coordinates regular communications and resources for support staff and volunteers, and provides program statistics for reports. 

The role involves collaborating with support staff to maintain program goals and policies and fostering partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions for recruitment and resources. They are responsible for collaborating with support staff and volunteer groups, ensuring they receive necessary support and guidance in maintaining a positive volunteer experience.

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE ROLE 

• Coordinate and be involved with strategies and initiatives for volunteer program goals and objectives, as determined by the Manager, Volunteer Program.
• Support volunteer program operations and program delivery.
• Support with contributing to recruitment, screening, and orientation procedures.
• Promote the volunteer program within the community to support recruitment efforts. Foster partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions for volunteer recruitment and resources.
• Maintain volunteer documentation and records using various volunteer management tools.
• Organize recognition, networking, and training opportunities for support staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with volunteer support staff through recruitment, screening, training, and support for cohesive volunteer program management.
• Support in maintaining volunteer program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

The successful applicant will possess the following: 

• Diploma in Social Sciences is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an asset but not required.
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a Volunteer Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in supporting a volunteer management cycle.
• Familiarity with various software applications for volunteer management.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and support the execution of events.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and administrative skills.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.  At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.  

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $59,500 to $66,500. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings for this role are found below. 

WHO WE ARE 

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers. 

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act. 

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC. 

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization. 

To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca. 




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