Volunteer Resources Consultant - Western Zone People Services

About the Opportunity

The Volunteer Services program supports care and service delivery across the continuum of care that responds to the demographic, generational, cultural, health and Zone needs, and challenges inherent in volunteerism and, care and service delivery. The Nova Scotia Health program directs or recommends standards and services supporting volunteers who enhance patient care across Nova Scotia Health through more than 800 programs; that integrate and align with People Services and other program services and strategies; that ensure the principles and practices that guide the NSHA, IWK and Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) such as mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services this program provides and through the messages delivered.

In collaboration with Nova Scotia Health stakeholders and community partners, Volunteer Resources Consultant researches, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates volunteer services that support care and service delivery across the continuum. The Volunteer Resources Consultant provides recommendations, leadership and support to managers and volunteers, and coordination of service delivery across a range of specific programs. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) preferred with a commitment to obtain within five years.
• Minimum 3 years recent related experience in volunteer management and/or human resources
• Excellent leadership, organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize tasks and accurately manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities
• Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
• High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
 

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• June 2024 - August 2025
• Approximately 14 months

Compensation and Incentives

$31.39 - $39.23 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.