Assistant Program Coordinator - Senior Services

Position overview

Program coordination

• Develop, implement, and administer recreational activities, programs, and community services that meet seniors' needs and interests.
• Coordinate senior volunteers, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and use of volunteer tracking software.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate frontline staff and volunteers; assist with hiring and training.
• Assess seniors' community needs, make recommendations, and work with senior-focused committees and activity groups.
• Maintain community liaison and public relations and build effective relationships with community groups, associations, and the public.

Supervision and problem solving

• Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate work performed by staff, volunteers, and instructors.
• Identify potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Establish rapport with seniors and understand their needs and interests.

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Recreation, Gerontology, or a related field plus considerable relevant practical experience, or an equivalent combination deemed suitable by the employer.
• Experience coordinating senior volunteers, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and use of volunteer tracking software; site supervision experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence; Class 4 is an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C/AED and ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Knowledge of community development, seniors work and services, community recreation, program and event development, seniors' needs, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff and volunteers and maintain effective community relationships.

Work arrangement

• Hybrid remote work is available in accordance with the City's Remote Work Policy.
• Work location is Century House, 620 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster.

Employment and compensation

• Regular full-time employment, 35 hours per week.
• Pay range is $35.60–$41.93 plus a comprehensive benefits package; no pay cadence is specified.

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