146033 - Coordinator - Seniors Supported Housing

Work Location
Com Hlth NS-East-Parkgate
Department
Congregate Meals
Home Worksite
23 - NS Home Supp/ADCC
Labour Agreement
Community Subsector
Union
306 - Community BCGEU (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Casual
Job Status
Casual
FTE
0.00
Standard Hours / Week
0.01
Job Category
Community Health Services
Salary Grade
38
Min Hourly
CAD $33.99/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $35.58/Hr.
Shift Times
0830-1630/0900-1700
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

Come work as a Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Coordinator to join the Seniors Supported Housing team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate goals, objectives and policies of the Seniors Supported Housing program for designated buildings.
• Support and enhance the health, independence and quality of life of seniors in existing seniors housing, improves linkages to community, health, and social services, develop and deliver opportunities for social interaction and recreational activities and fosters partnerships with other community and health resources.
• Work collaboratively with elderly tenants, building managers and health and social service agencies to plan and implement activities and services for the benefit of tenants.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences or other related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with seniors or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle where mileage reimbursement is provided.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of health care and social service systems, as well as community resources, service mandates, and referral guidelines.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to tenants and their support network.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse cultural, economic and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with tenants, their families, colleagues, other health care staff, and community service providers both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and consultation and leads to a co-operative approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet and e-mail software.
• Broad understanding/knowledge of volunteer management/coordinating would be an asset.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.