UNITED WAY BC IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF CANADA'S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR 2026!

ABOUT US – WHY WE'RE HERE
Across British Columbia, communities are facing urgent and complex social challenges. United Way BC is committed to delivering lasting, community-driven impact in partnership with diverse populations across the province, including Indigenous communities whose territories we live and work on. From Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland, and across the Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Southern Interior, Trail and District, and East Kootenay regions, we walk alongside communities to create meaningful and equitable change.

Our missionis to strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our communities.

Our visionis to create a healthy, caring and inclusive community.

How do we deliver on our mission and vision – by delivering resources and support for those who need it most, and by living our values of being cooperative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring.

For a more in-depth to look into our work and programs, please visit:www.uwbc.ca.

ABOUT YOU
You are a collaborative and organized professional with experience in project coordination, community engagement, or program management. You excel at building relationships, managing multiple priorities, and supporting initiatives that create positive community impact. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for inclusive and thriving communities, will help you succeed in this role.

ABOUT THIS ROLE
As a Regional Coordinator, you will support United Way BC’s community impact work by coordinating projects, managing grant processes, and building strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders across the northern region of the province.

This position is based in Prince George, BC. It is a temporary full-time position with a scheduled one (1) year term to provide leave coverage. As a temporary position, the term may be extended or concluded earlier based on operational requirements.

Applicants should consider the location of the position when applying and be prepared to relocate at their own expense, if necessary.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities: Project Coordination

Manages projects, events, initiatives such as consultations, capacity building, and investment portfolios

Maintaining and monitoring project plans and project schedules

Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings

Reconciles program budgets and identifies to the Manager potential risks and mitigations strategies

Key Responsibilities: Grant Management

Coordinates grant investments, capacity building, knowledge sharing, and reporting on a regional portfolio





Assists with implementing engagement strategies and tactics that ensure consistent and open communications, and mutual understanding of mandates and goals

Participates in mobilizing the community networks to address issues in the identified portfolios

Represents United Way on relevant task forces and networks

Key Responsibilities: Relationship Management

Facilitates the relationships between community stakeholders and United Way BC (UWBC) regional initiatives

Liaises between UWBC, partner organizations and community agencies, providing information and organizational development assistance

Assists with implementing engagement strategies and tactics that ensure consistent and open communications, and mutual understanding of mandates and goals

Represents United Way on relevant task forces and networks

General

Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job

May participate in supporting regional operational requirements (e.g. fundraising activities, office operations, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education

Minimum two (2) year diploma in Social Sciences or similar discipline

University degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience

Minimum three (3) years relevant experience, including: research, analysis, and report and proposal writing; experience working with populations relevant to the area

Direct organizational development, program management, and social planning experience

Experience with the social/non-profit sector, desirable

Project management experience and experience working with volunteers at various levels throughout the community

Skills

Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, implementation, coordination, risk management, follow-up, reporting), including ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure successful and timely completion of projects

Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and time management skills including the ability to understand the broader implications of plans and activities

Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely information under tight deadlines

Proven proficiency with MS Office and relevant technology (databases, spreadsheets, project management, etc.)





Demonstrated grant development, fund distribution, and measurement and monitoring skills. Ability to make linkages between community needs and innovative actions that support social development and capacity-building

Facilitation and group problem-solving skills. Good training and presentation skills

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions

Ability to analyze, develop and implement processes and procedures in workflow to achieve objectives

Ability to understand financial transactions and to review/correct/balance financial transactions.

Must exhibit high attention to task orientated detail

WORKING CONDITIONS

Flexible schedule to meet the demands of the role, including working outside of traditional hours

Requires a driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Must live in the assigned region of the province

CHARACTERISTICS
For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:

A commitment to building healthy, caring, and inclusive communities, internally and externally

Embodying the organization’s core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring

Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it

Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member

At UWBC, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, programs, donors, and the communities we live and work in. At UWBC, we encourage all applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, colour, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis to apply.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and indigenous people are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every qualification. At UWBC, we are dedicated to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience and qualifications are not perfectly aligned, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.

This is a bargaining unit role with CUPE Local 1760. This position is at pay grade 34, which is $39.45 hourly.

Candidates must live within 80 KMs (commuting distance) from our office as this position is currently a hybrid role and office attendance is required.

We kindly ask for no phone calls, please. Due to the high number of applications UWBC receives, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in UWBC.

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