Bc Program Support

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada United for Literacy Full time

BC PROGRAM SUPPORT

**Term**: Part Time (20hrs/week)

**Location**: Lower Mainland, British Columbia
Office Location: 1001 Cotton Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3T4
**Employment Start Date**:February 2023
**Application Deadline**:9pm February 5, 2023

**Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.**

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything.

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives.
- Our BC office is located on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples including the Tsleil-Waututh (səli̓lw̓ətaʔɬ), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛə̓m), Squamish (Sḵwxw̱ú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəyə̓m) Nations._

**The opportunity**:
In BC, we partner with a multitude of stakeholders to support children, youth, and adults through holistic, individualized literacy programming and tutoring. Demand for our support is high and we are seeking a part-time Program Support person to work collaboratively with partners, volunteers, interns and summer staff to manage our year-round program portfolio across the province.

Our in-person programs range from urban volunteer-led initiatives to rural seasonal camps in partnership with Indigenous communities. This position will be a blend of home-based/flexible and office working arrangements. However, a physical presence and regular travel to program sites across province will be expected. Valid proof of COVID -19 vaccination or proof of medical exemption is required for all in-person work.

Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

**Your main responsibilities and major duties**:
This position forms part of the Western Canada team and operates directly in conjunction with the BC Community Coordinator. The Program Support person will work both independently and collaboratively to carry out and promote the work of United for Literacy in the province and has direct management responsibility for a number of interns and volunteers.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**
- Primary role in all administrative tasks relating to volunteer management
- Support provincial community partnerships and relationships
- Recruit and manage volunteers and interns
- Support coordination of provincial Summer Literacy camps in Indigenous communities
- Conduct promotion, outreach and logistics to support local activities & networks
- Support community-based conferences and special events
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Attributes**
- Minimum of 1-year experience supporting community-based programming and/or working with volunteers, ideally in a non-profit environment
- Strong organizational skills
- Confident presentation and training skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Experience working with and for marginalized populations, and a good understanding of barriers to education in BC
- Competent computer skills (Office365, Teams, Salesforce, Canva)

**Additional Assets**
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Lived experience & informed perspective of life as an Indigenous person in Canada
- Completion of post-secondary education

**Working with United for Literacy**

In addition to your salary, you will benefit from: [insert all that are applicable]
- Paid time off: 15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated; paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day; half-days off before some long weekends (start your long weekend early)
- A generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events
- Flexible work hours, remote work options (in consultation with your supervisor)
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period
- Employer-matched contribution to defined contribution pension plan. Eligible to enroll after one year of employment.
- A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun
- Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.
- Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide trainings and learning.

**Ready to join our team?**

Annie Montague - Regional Manager

Subject Line _: _BC Program Support - [Name]

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $21,429.00-$24,429.0

  • Program Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Innovate BC Full time

    **How to Apply** Innovate BC is committed to having a highly-skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **Location**:Vancouver (Hybrid) **Employment Type**:Full-time; 13-month contract. **Compensation**: $65,000 per annum **About...

  • Program Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Innovate BC Full time

    **How to Apply** Innovate BC is committed to having a highly-skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **Location**:Vancouver (Hybrid) **Employment Type**:Full-time; 8-month contract. **Compensation**: $52,000 per annum (pro-rated to 8...

  • Program Specialist

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Innovate BC Full time

    **How to Apply** **Location**:Vancouver (Hybrid) **Employment Type**:Full-time; 8-month contract. **Compensation**: $52,000 per annum (pro-rated to 8 months) **About Innovate BC** Innovate BC helps foster innovation in B.C. so that British Columbians in all regions of the province can benefit from a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive innovation...

  • Program Specialist, Supportive Housing

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Housing Full time

    POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Program Specialist, Supportive Housing & Homelessness Programs oversees an assigned portfolio of Supportive Housing and/or Homelessness Programs and is responsible for ensuring the effective and consistent delivery of programs regionally and across the province. He/She/They oversees the...

  • Physician - Care Program - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Women's Hospital Part time

    Physician – CARE ProgramBC Women’s Hospital & Health CentreVancouver, British ColumbiaRegular Part TimeBC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of...

  • Medical Oncologist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, BC, Canada BC Cancer Full time

    Medical Oncologist BC Cancer - Vancouver Centre Locum Temporary Full Time: 1.0 FTE As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021. BC Cancer - Vancouver is the largest treatment facility within BC Cancer and works in close collaboration with the BC Cancer...

  • Senior Medical Director, Neonatal Program

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada BC Womens Hospital and Health Centre Full time

    Senior Medical Director, Neonatal Program BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre Regular Part-Time Vancouver, British Columbia Canada BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead the Neonatal Program. The Senior Medical Director, working in collaboration with the Senior Director, Clinical Operations, is...

  • Program Coordinator, Screening Programs, Bc Cancer

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Program Coordinator, Screening Programs** **BC Cancer Agency** **Vancouver, BC** **As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.** The Program Coordinator works with clients to determine eligibility for, and navigate pathways through, the Lung Screening Program...

  • Intensive Support

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada PLEA Community Services Society of BC Full time

    PLEA Community Services is currently seeking a** Regular Full-Time Intensive Support & Supervision Program (ISSP) Worker** for our Vancouver Coastal Youth Services team. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position requires BCGEU membership. The ISSP is a community-based one-to-one service for youth who are deemed to be...

  • Program Coordinator, Screening Programs, Bc Cancer

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Program Coordinator, Screening Programs** **BC Cancer Agency** **Vancouver, BC** **As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.** Reporting to the Screening Program Leader, the Program Coordinator contributes to the development, maintenance and advancement of a...

  • Parent/caregiver Support Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada CMHA BC Full time

    **ABOUT THE PROGRAM** The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division is seeking to hire Coaches to join to We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears Parent/Caregiver Support Program to meet the needs Indigenous families across BC, whose children aged 3-12 years are struggling with the experience the Big Worries/Fears, or what the Western worldview...

  • Psychologist, Compass Program

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Children's Hospital Full time

    Psychologist, COMPASS ProgramBC Children's Hospital Vancouver BCAs per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.Compass is a province-wide service that supports evidence based care to all BC children and youth living with mental health and substance use concerns. This is...

  • Psychologist, Compass Program

    1 week ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Children's Hospital Full time

    Psychologist, COMPASS ProgramBC Children's Hospital Vancouver BCAs per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.Compass is a province-wide service that supports evidence based care to all BC children and youth living with mental health and substance use concerns. This is...

  • Psychologist, Compass Program

    1 day ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Psychologist, COMPASS Program** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver BC **_ As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021._** Compass is a province-wide service that supports evidence based care to all BC children and youth (0-25) living with mental health and...

  • Program Coordinator, Screening Programs, Bc Cancer

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Program Coordinator, Screening Programs,** **BC Cancer Agency,** **Vancouver BC** **As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.** **What you’ll do In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services...

  • Senior Medical Director, Neonatal Program

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Women's Hospital Full time

    Senior Medical Director, Neonatal ProgramBC Women's Hospital + Health CentreRegular Part-TimeVancouver, British Columbia CanadaBC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead the Neonatal Program. The Senior Medical Director, working in collaboration with the Senior Director, Clinical Operations, is accountable for...

  • Senior Medical Director, Neonatal Program

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, BC, Canada BC Womens Hospital and Health Centre Full time

    Senior Medical Director, Neonatal Program BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre Regular Part-Time Vancouver, British Columbia Canada BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead the Neonatal Program. The Senior Medical Director, working in collaboration with the Senior Director, Clinical...

  • Physician - Care Program - & Health Centre

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BC Women's Hospital Full time

    Physician – CARE ProgramBC Women's Hospital & Health CentreVancouver, British ColumbiaRegular Part TimeBC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women's health services that address the health needs of women of...

  • Epidemiologist, Immunization Program

    7 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Epidemiologist** BC Centre for Disease Control Vancouver, BC **As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.** Working closely with the medical lead of the Influenza & Emerging Respiratory Pathogens team, this position partners in surveillance monitoring, applied...

  • Epidemiologist, Immunization Program

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

    **Epidemiologist** BC Centre for Disease Control Vancouver, BC Working closely with the medical lead of the Influenza & Emerging Respiratory Pathogens team, this position partners in surveillance monitoring, applied research and evaluation, and rapid response evidence review and risk assessment in support of real-time program and policy recommendations....