Volunteer Coordinator

2 months ago

Burnaby, Canada Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Full time

Let your career SOAR with Wildlife Rescue

Are you interested in being part of a PURPOSE-DRIVEN team that encourages volunteerism in our local community? Do you want to join a fast-growing organization making a big impact in BC?

**We are looking for a Volunteer Program Manager to join our team**. In this dynamic, flexible role, you are empowered to bring your innovative spirit to work every day, where you can make a big impact on a team of dedicated volunteers and the wildlife patients they care for. Wildlife Rescue values work-life balance; We offer numerous values-driven employee perks and benefits to support our employees in being their best selves both in and out of the workplace.

**Who WE are**: Established in 1979, Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is a leader in the rehabilitation of wild animals and is committed to educating the public on how to coexist peacefully with wildlife. Located in Burnaby, BC, we are western Canada’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation centre, with over 6,000 animal patients admitted each year. The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is located on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwxwú7mesh speaking peoples. We are grateful for the opportunity to be on this beautiful, shared ̱ territory.

**Employee Perks and Benefit**:

- Remote work opportunities (dependent on position)
- Professional development funding and opportunities
- Room for career growth
- 3 weeks paid vacation to start
- A competitive extended medical and dental benefits plan, which includes: o Teladoc medical services o Employee Life insurance o Access to Mental Health services including counselling, psychotherapy, and more

**Highlight of Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver a comprehensive volunteer program plan that encompasses recruitment, training and development, supervision, and recognition in line with the program budget
- Strategically plan and coordinate the seasonal recruitment, onboarding, and training of new volunteers
- Assess departmental volunteer needs and assist in the design of volunteer and knowledge philanthropist roles as needed
- Work with staff to ensure volunteers have adequate training, resources, supervision, and performance feedback to fulfil their roles
- Evaluate the program to measure successes and identify areas for improvement
- Recognize and appreciate volunteers through formal and informal means such as planning social activities and appreciation events, including requests for in-kind donations for these events
- Assist with human resources activities such as posting job adverts on recruitment platforms and conducting interviews
- Prepare annual plans and reports
- Manage a team of staff and volunteers (including two staff coordinators in the Volunteer Program, Practicum students and volunteers directly involved with recruitment and onboarding)
- Collaborate within the organization with Directors, Managers, and other staff

**Key Qualifications & Experience**:

- 2+ years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid experience of people supervision or management
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced virtual team environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
- Competence in office software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn and master volunteer database software
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
- Demonstrated resourcefulness, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire others
- A keen interest in wildlife and nature

**Note**:

- WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; It is WRA’s policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or creed, gender, age, disability, national origin, language, political belief, criminal record, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. This policy applies to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,918.00-$52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC

Application deadline: 2023-03-23

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