Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Volunteer Resources department.

As part of the Human Resources Leadership team, the Regional Manager, Volunteer Resources is responsible for the leadership, development, integration and administration of Volunteer Resources across Northern Health (NH) sites. Sets volunteer program strategic direction and develops, maintains, and implements systems for effective utilization of volunteers. Serves as the key Volunteer Resources liaison and/or representative for other Volunteer Resources leadership, including organizational partners, external government agencies, and others involved in volunteer resource opportunities.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Health Administration or Business Administration. Certificate in Volunteer Management from a recognized program, and a minimum plus five (5) to seven (7) years' recent, related experience in a supervisory capacity within a volunteer organization or department, preferably within the health care field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Experience as a volunteer
• Demonstrated leadership and resource management skills, including ability to build a team environment, inspire and direct teams
• Effective collaboration and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate program/services within a complex environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices and an understanding of a complex healthcare environments to develop and implement policies and strategies in alignment with organization vision, mission, values.
• Proficiency in the use of computers using a variety of software applications.
• Adaptability and flexibility are key to success in this role.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.