Volunteer Services Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Human Resources, this position is responsible for the recruitment, scheduling, placement, evaluation and recognition of volunteers, assisting in programs at Misericordia Health Centre and Misericordia Place Personal Care Home, as well as the day to day operation of the Volunteer Services Department.

Requirements

• Three (3) years’ experience in a volunteer management capacity.
• Previous experience coordinating volunteers required.
• Certificate in Volunteer Management or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint as well as volunteer management software/applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, teamwork and good communication skills.
• Strong communication (oral and written), planning and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Excellent planning and strategic skills.
• Team player who is able to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet tight and concurrent deadlines.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Experience working in a gift shop
• Office administrative experience or a combination of education and related experience an asset.
• Membership in the Volunteer Management Professional of Canada (VMPC).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of volunteers
• Scheduling of volunteers
• Placement of volunteers
• Evaluation of volunteers
• Recognition of volunteers
• Assisting in programs at Misericordia Health Centre and Misericordia Place Personal Care Home
• Day to day operation of the Volunteer Services Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree