Coordinate Volunteer Initiatives.Strengthen Community Connections. Make an Impact.At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your passion for volunteerism, community engagement, and program development helps create opportunities for people to connect, contribute, and make a difference.Here, you'll play a key role in shaping and growing the Recreation & Culture Division's volunteer program. From recruiting and supporting volunteers to coordinating training, recognition, and engagement initiatives, you'll help create meaningful experiences for volunteers while strengthening programs, events, and services that benefit the community.Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and robust sense of community, it's a city where you can grow personally and professionally.Where Volunteers and Community Thrive Together.As the Volunteer Program Coordinator, you'll coordinate the Recreation & Culture Division's volunteer program, helping recruit, train, engage, and support volunteers who contribute to programs, festivals, events, and community initiatives across the city.Working closely with staff and volunteers, you'll help create meaningful opportunities for people to get involved while ensuring volunteers are prepared, supported, and recognized for their contributions. From developing recruitment strategies and training programs to coordinating volunteer teams at major events put on by the City of Thunder Bay, you'll play an important role in strengthening community participation and enhancing the experiences that bring people together.How You'll Grow Volunteer EngagementIn this role, you will lead the development, promotion, and delivery of the Recreation & Culture volunteer program while recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers for programs and events across the City. You will also have the following accountabilities:Set goals and objectives, evaluation criteria, develop policies and procedures and develop and implement strategies for effective delivery of the Division's volunteer management program and associated systems.Administer the Corporation's online volunteer management software for volunteer job posting, application intake and volunteer management database functions; provide related training and supports to volunteer supervisors throughout the Corporation; compile and present related statistical data and reports as required.Oversee and monitor volunteer screening,



intake and placement for Divisional programs; ensure adequate staff and volunteer levels are maintained for volunteer functions in Division recreation and education programs.Coordinate and deliver volunteer orientation sessions; plan and deliver youth/new volunteer training programs for internal and external volunteers and groups; coordinate the development and provision of on-going training for staff, volunteers and associated committees as required.Supervise volunteers at major events for the Division.Plan and deliver annual Division volunteer recognition event as well as program-specific volunteer recognition.Develop marketing strategies to promote awareness of the value and benefits of volunteering including maintaining program websites and social media; coordinate outreach recruitment initiatives including coordinating and participate in job fairs and recruitment presentations.Coordinate and undertake the review and update of Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures including the Volunteer Code of Conduct and Volunteer Handbooks; involving Division and Corporate volunteer supervisors as required.For a full detailed description, please click here.What You Can Count On With UsWe're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Volunteer Program Coordinator, you'll enjoy:A competitive salary that reflects your expertiseA matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial securityComprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mindGenerous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time offAccess to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall healthLeadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and careerA culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributionsThe opportunity to work behind the scenes and in office at major community festivals, events, and celebrations throughout the yearExposure to event operations, volunteer leadership, community engagement,



and large-scale event coordinationA agile role that combines volunteer management, training, community outreach, program development, and event supportWhat You'll Bring to the TeamHere's what will help you succeed as the Volunteer Program Coordinator:Degree in recreation, human resources, or related human services discipline, preferably with a volunteer management certificate, with two years' experience in volunteer management, including working with and supervising staff and volunteers and developing and supporting volunteer committees; orDiploma in recreation, human resources, or related human services discipline, preferably with a volunteer management certificate, with four years' experience in volunteer management, including working with and supervising staff and volunteers and developing and supporting volunteer committees; andExperience in community development, recreation, and marketing is required.General InformationAs an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:PhotosAny certificates that have photo identificationDriver's licencesPolice records checksNote: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!Watch this video to learn more about our City:

📌 Volunteer Program Coordinator - Full-Time (Alton)
🏢 Thunder Bay
📍 Alton