Coordinator, Volunteer Program

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Coordinator, Volunteer Program to join our team in Burnaby!

The Coordinator, Volunteer Program is responsible for supporting the organization's volunteer program operations and program delivery. This includes involvement in recruitment, screening, and orientation procedures, promoting the program within the community, maintaining volunteer documentation using management tools, planning and organizing volunteer program events, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The coordinator also supports recognition, networking, and training opportunities, coordinates regular communications and resources for support staff and volunteers, and provides program statistics for reports. The role is responsible for collaborating with support staff and volunteer groups, ensuring they receive necessary support and guidance in maintaining a positive volunteer experience.

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Coordinating and being involved with strategies and continuous improvement initiatives for volunteer program goals and objectives, as determined by the Manager, Volunteer Program.
• Supporting volunteer program operations and program delivery.
• Supporting with contributing to recruitment, screening, and orientation procedures.
• Event planning and coordination including coordinating venues, vendors, invitations, communication, materials, event logistics, collaborating with internal and external partners, and overseeing event preparation and day-of execution.
• Promoting the volunteer program within the community to support recruitment efforts. Fostering partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions for volunteer recruitment and resources.
• Maintaining volunteer documentation and records using various volunteer management tools.
• Organizing recognition initiatives, networking, and training opportunities for support staff and volunteers.
• Supporting in maintaining volunteer program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Collaborating with support staff for cohesive volunteer program management.
• Other duties as assigned by direct leader and, as appropriate, members of the departmental leadership team.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Diploma or degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) is an asset but not required.
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a Volunteer Coordinator or in a similar coordination role.
• 1+ years of event planning and coordination experience, including logistics, vendor management, and partner communications.
• Demonstrated success in supporting a volunteer management cycle.
• Familiarity with various software applications for volunteer management is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Public speaking and presentation abilities are an asset.
• Ability to motivate and encourage volunteers and support staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and volunteer management software.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $62,000 to $69,500. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings are found below.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca.