Volunteer Specialist

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada The University Hospital Foundation (uhf) Full time
Our Background

At the University Hospital Foundation, we want to help people live longer, and better – especially those who would benefit from a new form of treatment, or life-saving surgery.

As agents of hope, we boldly seek solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges, matching the determination and purpose-driven intensity of the healthcare teams we support.

In the past ten years, generous donations from individuals and our corporate and strategic partners have contributed nearly $220 million dollars to advance world-leading patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, as well as ground-breaking research at the University of Alberta.

Your Purpose

As the Volunteer Specialist you will play a key role in the successful execution of UHF’s signature events including Festival of Trees, Festival in the Garden, Heart Pledge Day and other high profile, recognition events.

You will foster positive relationships with volunteers and ensure their seamless integration into the Foundation's initiatives, while also providing crucial support to the People Team.

Your Role

Reporting to the Director, People the Volunteer Specialist will work to develop and execute a comprehensive volunteer strategy to support the UHF’s signature events and overall operations.

As the ideal candidate you are an expert at engaging volunteers and making them feel connected to UHF’s mission. You understand how to empower volunteers to excel in their roles by providing them with ongoing training and recognition. You are comfortable with juggling multiple different tasks such as volunteer recruitment, performance management, scheduling coordination, and volunteer engagement initiatives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively with a high-performing team, and are eager to make a difference in the health sector, we want to hear from you. Join us in telling impactful stories and driving positive change at the University of Alberta Hospital sites

Qualifications

Education:

  • Completion of a post-secondary Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Volunteer Management or non-profit management, coupled with post-secondary education in Human Resource Management.

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in volunteer / special event management or volunteer coordination preferably in a non-profit environment along with two - three years’ (2-3) Human Resources experience
  • Proven ability to apply Human Resources principles to various situations within the employee lifecycle to a wide audience and provide guidance and advice on policy / procedure interpretation
  • Experience in full cycle recruitment, payroll, benefits, leave management processes and best practices for all
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and application
  • Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint, and Excel

Assets include:

  • Experience in volunteer management software
  • Experience with non-profit work such as Volunteer & Donation campaigns
  • Experience with volunteer management software (similar to Better Impact)
  • Experience administering a HRIS System (HUMI)

Competencies:

  • Professionalism at all times, discretion, and sound judgement in dealing with sensitive and confidential employee information and work-related matters
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with employees and all levels of management
  • Write and convey information that is clearly understood by a variety of audiences
  • Demonstrate well-developed analytical skills to assist with problem solving and resolving important people and business issues
  • Ability to work independently and proactively on proposing and developing new HR initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail oriented recognizing that People information provided must be accurate and considered to be the source of truth

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

What We Offer

We respect and value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity committed to building an inclusive environment for all applicants and team members.

As an outcome-focused organization, UHF offers a flexible hybrid work environment consisting of in person and remote work.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please send your resume directly to Nicole Kittlitz at Nicole.Kittlitz@rpinc.ca.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.GiveToUHF.ca.

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