Community Development Coordinator, Alder Gardens

5 months ago

Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

Job DescriptionYWCA Alder Gardens provides rent geared to income (RGI) housing for women and their children in Surrey. There is a community garden, outdoor play area and an amenity room.

The Community Development Coordinator for YWCA Alder Gardens will connect tenants with community resources and support the development of community within the housing site.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Meet with new tenants to provide orientation to their new housing and the community
- Schedule, organize and facilitate monthly community meetings with tenants
- Support the creation of tenant events/celebrations with tenants’ involvement
- Support the development of workshops with tenants’ involvement
- Responsible for fair distribution of donations
- Supervise volunteers and practicum students
- Participate in community committees
- Distribute property management notices to tenants
- Provide entry to vendors attending at the housing site
- Report repair issues to property management through the repair portal
- Coordinate with other YWCA programs, including employment programs and single mother’ services, volunteer coordinator to distribute information to tenants and/or have in for meetings, with tenant’s involvement
- Providing tours to donors/donor groups
- Create a monthly calendar that displays the monthly activities, speakers, workshops or events.
- Liaise with fund development regarding donations of goods and services
- Keep up to date on available resources and programs that may benefit the families
- Responsible for tracking statistics and program outcomes
- Other duties as required

**What you’ll need**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of community development principles
- Experience in facilitating group meetings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize duties
- Appropriate professional boundaries
- Knowledge of issues faced by lone parenting women
- Knowledge of local and city-wide community services and skilled in researching resources
- Familiar with trauma informed practice
- Familiar with de-escalation
- Team player
- Able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Experience with Computers: Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Zoom
- Familiar with ADP, Concur, Condo Control, Safety Line, Relias
- A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
- The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

**What we offer**: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:

- Extended medical and dental benefits
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
- Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
- Free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
- Pay Rate: $24.94
- A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
How to Apply

**Marissa Schiesser (she/her)**

**Manager, Community Development**

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8

  • Community Development Coordinator for Alder Gardens

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

    Job DescriptionYWCA Alder Gardens provides rent geared to income (RGI) housing for women and their children in Surrey. There is a community garden, outdoor play area and an amenity room. **What you’ll be doing**: The Community Development Coordinator for YWCA Alder Gardens will connect tenants with community resources, and support the development of...

  • Gardener

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Tea Tree Gardens Full time

    **About** Since 2004, our company has specialized in landscape maintenance providing professional and comprehensive services to the westside of Vancouver. We tailor our maintenance programs to the unique needs of each garden and take care to prioritize client’s preferences. Our Certified Arborists, technical and maintenance teams, cultivate and manicure...

  • Community Development Coordinator, Fraser Gardens

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada YWCA Metro Vancouver Full time

    Job DescriptionYWCA Fraser Gardens provides rent geared to income (RGI) housing for women and their children in Langley. There is a community garden, outdoor play area and an amenity room. **What you’ll be doing**: The Community Development Coordinator for YWCA Fraser Gardens will connect tenants with community resources, and support the development of...

  • Landscape Gardener

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Tea Tree Gardens Full time

    **About** Since 2004, our company has specialized in landscape maintenance providing professional and comprehensive services to the westside of Vancouver. We tailor our programs to the unique needs of each garden’s environment and take care to prioritize client’s preferences. Our Certified Arborists, technical and maintenance teams, cultivate and...

  • Landscape Gardener

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Terra Nostra Gardens Full time

    Durée de l'emploi: Permanent - Langue de travail: Anglais - Heures de travail: 35 hours per week - Education: - Expérience: **Education**: - Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - or equivalent experience **Work site environment**: - Outdoors - All weather conditions **Work setting**: - Urban area - Various locations - Landscape contractor -...

  • Landscape Gardener

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Terra Nostra Gardens Full time

    Work Term: Permanent - Work Language: English - Hours: 35 hours per week - Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years - or equivalent experience **Work site environment**: - Outdoors - All weather conditions **Work setting**: - Urban area - Various locations - Landscape contractor - Residential -...

  • Landscape Gardener Team Lead

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Tea Tree Gardens Full time

    **About** Since 2004, our company has specialized in landscape maintenance providing professional and comprehensive services to the westside of Vancouver. We tailor our maintenance programs to the unique needs of each garden and take care to prioritize client’s preferences. Our Certified Arborists, technical and maintenance teams, cultivate and manicure...

  • Landscape Gardener Team Leader

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Tea Tree Gardens Full time

    **About** Since 2004, our company has specialized in landscape maintenance providing professional and comprehensive services to the westside of Vancouver. We tailor our maintenance programs to the unique needs of each garden and take care to prioritize client’s preferences. Our Certified Arborists, technical and maintenance teams, cultivate and manicure...

  • Landscape Gardener

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Grass Roots Gardens Full time

    We are a well-established small residential landscaping company with a solid client base. We focus on sustainable garden maintenance and landscape installations and we are looking for the right person for our team. We value quality work with great attention to detail, efficiency, self-motivation and desire for learning and growth. Position will be 5...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the Role:Gardens Unlimited is seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our landscaping team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients' lawns and gardens.Key Responsibilities:Manage landscaping projects from start to finish, including...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    Gardens Unlimited is seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our landscaping team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients\u0027 gardens, and providing exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Manage landscaping projects from start to...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our landscaping team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and maintenance of lawns and gardens, and applying fertilizers and other lawn care products as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesManage...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the Role:Gardens Unlimited is seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team. As a key member of our landscaping team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients' lawns and gardens.Key Responsibilities:Manage landscaping projects from start to finish, including...

  • Landscape Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Walsh & Co Gardens and Design Ltd. Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Landscape Technician to join our team at Walsh & Co Gardens and Design Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our clients' outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret blueprints and instructions to plan and execute landscape maintenance tasksTrim and prune trees to achieve desired...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    Gardens Unlimited is seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our landscaping team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients' lawns and gardens. Your expertise in landscape design, construction, and horticultural consulting will be invaluable in...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients' outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesManage landscaping projects from conception to completion, ensuring...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesManage landscaping projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our clients' outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesManage landscaping projects from conception to completion, ensuring...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesManage landscaping projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and...

  • Landscape Architectural Specialist

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Gardens unlimited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Landscape Architectural Technician to join our team at Gardens Unlimited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing landscaping projects, ensuring the health and beauty of our outdoor spaces.Key ResponsibilitiesManage landscaping projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely and...