Regular Full-time Volunteer Resources Coordinator - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Job Snapshot:

Employee Type:

Regular Full-Time
Location:Oshawa
Job Type:
Government
Experience:
Not Specified
Date Posted:
5/30/2023
A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30
minute drive from Toronto, the _
_City of Oshawa__ is one of Canada's fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co
operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._

Job Title:
Regular Full-Time Volunteer Resources Coordinator - OSCC
Posting Number:004359

Department:
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre
Branch:Oshawa Senior Community Centres

Location:

OSCC - John St

Eligible for Hybrid Work:

No

Posting Start Date:2023/05/30
Posting End Date:2023/06/09 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 251
Salary Grade:06, $ $35.98
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
: 36.25 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Manager, Volunteer & Community Relations, the Volunteer Resources Coordinator is responsible to provide coordination and administration of volunteer resources (Partners At Work program) to support the efficient delivery of programs and services for the Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+ (OSCC55+).

This includes the planning, implementation, coordination, and administration of the volunteer program, fostering volunteer engagement within the Centres, promoting volunteerism in the community, maintenance of confidential volunteer files and volunteer database.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer the volunteer resources program for the Oshawa Senior Community Centres 55+ (OSCC55+), including planning, recruitment, screening, training, and placement and engagement of volunteers.
Schedule and conduct volunteer interviews, match volunteer skills sets to volunteer opportunity placements, communicate volunteer referrals and volunteer program activities to program and service staff.
Organize and facilitate recognition initiatives and events, such as Volunteer Month and National Volunteer Week, while maintaining accurate volunteer hours records.
Maintain the volunteer database, including confidential files, statistical reports, hours entries, certification tracking and recertification deadlines.
Establish and nurture partnerships with community agencies and organizations to recruit and engage volunteers.
Provide training and technical support on volunteer tech hubs and online logging systems for efficient use by volunteers and staff.

Requirements:

2Year postsecondary diploma from a recognized college/university in social services, human resource management, gerontology or a relevant combination of education and experience; plus a Volunteer Management Certificate. CVA (Certified Volunteer Administration) accreditation an asset.
Two (2) years' of experience working with volunteers; one year experience working with seniors.
Current Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR (Level C), and AED or be willing to obtain and maintain.
Ability to work independently and multitask in an environment with frequent interruptions; possess personal qualities of tact, confidentiality, diplomacy and patience
Excellent customer service and communication skills to deal effectively with volunteers, and internal/external customers
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as scheduled

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.

Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.