Volunteer & Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities available with Procreation Design Works

Procreation Design Works has extended its interview period in order to find great, qualified people to fill the following contract positions Speaker Concierge, Sponsor Concierge, Registration and Venue Design.

We are an established, fast-paced event and conference management company that is growing rapidly. There are currently positions available on our team for people who are highly organized, highly motivated and who take pride in their work.

Expected:
• a minimum of 2 years experience in the work world
• experience with administrative processes
• strong verbal and written communication aptitude
• fluent computer literacy, with a good working knowledge of Excel
• acute attention to detail
• ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks or projects successfully
• Concierge style service
• Ability to work well within a team environment

Preferred, but not mandatory:
• experience with database management

All applicants must thrive in a deadline-oriented environment and work well under
pressure. You enjoy working independently but also like being on a team. You see the glass as half full, have a sense of humor (especially about yourself), and are willing to go
that extra mile when called upon. We look forward to meeting you!

Only applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.
• Location: North Vancouver
• Compensation: contract position
• This is a contract job
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Please e-mail resume to elaine@procreation.ca

Burnaby Hospital Foundation

Position: Communications Specialist

Overview: Supporting the Vision, Mission and Values of the Burnaby Hospital Foundation:

Reporting to the President, is responsible for all business and marketing communications writing for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation; develops and delivers the goals and objectives of a communications plan that will form the communications and marketing strategy within the Burnaby Hospital Foundation's business plan; promotes and advances the foundation's brand and provides communications support for all foundation campaigns, projects, initiatives and events.

Responsibilities:

KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE:

• Strategic Writing and Marketing:
• Functions as the foundation’s communicator and marketer; generates story ideas, researches, interviews, writes and edits a variety of documents such as:
  • Annual Community report
  • Human Touch newsletter
  • Copywriting for brochures, ads, cases for support, etc.
  • Media advertising and media and/or press releases
  • Speeches, business articles, stewardship reports, brochures, correspondence, press kit, proposals and presentations in support of fund development staff
  • Content and materials for events (internal and external)
  • Content for the foundation’s Website
  • Annual communication’s and marketing plan
• Media Relations:
  • Plans, manages and places foundation information in the media to enhance campaign and brand awareness.
  • Develops and updates a detailed database of key media.
  • Identifies and assists with media opportunities within the Foundation; maintains catalogue of Foundation media outputs (i.e. published and online newspaper articles).
• Brand Maintenance:
  • Provides ongoing coordination of the Foundation website, including preparing and updating content, and coordinating updates with the Foundation’s Webmaster
  • Manages and catalogues the Foundation’s database of pictures and coordinates updates when required
  • Coordinates production of internal communication tools (i.e. staff business cards, letterhead, signage etc).

Qualifications:

A degree, diploma or certificate from a reputable education institution with a focus in communications, marketing, public relations, or other relevant discipline. Three years recent, related experience as a communications professional. Some graphic design skills and experience desirable. Knowledge of and experience in website management.

COMPETENCIES:

• Results oriented: achieves expected quality and quantity of output.
• Cooperation/Teamwork: willingly accepts assignments and works effectively with teams.
• Initiative: self starter performs tasks with minimum supervision.
• Organizing and Planning: prioritizes, shifts strategy & obtains aid from others.
• Self awareness and feedback: seeks, listens & accepts feedback from others; interest in professional & personal growth
• Communication: verbal & written communication is clear, concise, accurate & appropriate.
• Interpersonal skills: interacts productively and courteously with all audiences.
• Punctuality & attendance: arrives at work on time; absences to not interfere with performance.
• Conflict Management/Resolution: handles difficult people & situations with tact

Professional/Technical Competencies:

• Demonstrated visual, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Experience in implementing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders including: board members, program staff, volunteers, donors, and clients; sensitivity to working with people from diverse communities.
• Ability to multi-task in a team environment, as well as work independently.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Contact by: Email Applicant should quote Job# E4403

Job Contact Information Sive O'Neill Burnaby Hospital Foundation Email: sive.oneill@fraserhealth.ca

For more information visit: http://www.bhfoundation.ca

Job Posting for Paws for a Cause Campaign Coordinator – Surrey

Paws for a Cause Campaign Coordinator – Surrey Event

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for companion, farm, and wild animals in BC. Paws for a Cause is the BC SPCA’s signature event and the largest campaign in support of animals in BC.

Position Overview

The Paws for a Cause Campaign Coordinator is a high-energy, creative personality with proven experience in project management, fundraising and capable of handling a multitude of projects simultaneously. You will work with the provincial Paws for a Cause campaign manager, Surrey branch staff and team of volunteers.

Position type

Full time, four and half or five-month contract. This position is based in Surrey but extensive commuting to the provincial office in Vancouver will be required.

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for the execution of the Surrey Paws for a Cause campaign;
Recruit sponsors for the Surrey event;
Ensure that the logistical needs of the Surrey walk event are met: volunteer recruitment and coordination; recruitment and management of vendors, organizations, and exhibitors; ordering site equipment, site layout and management, site set-up and tear-down; other duties (as required);
Coordinate the sale of campaign merchandize;
Coordinate the distribution of promotional materials to Surrey based distributors, businesses, and sponsors;
Procure prizes for the event;
Manage supplies for the event.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field;
Even planning and fundraising experience is a must;
Superb customer service and networking skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of personality types;
Creative flair with an ability to entertain and create BC SPCA brand-consistent experiences
Strong understanding of event logistics and timelines to ensure thoroughness of task;
Excellent computer skills;
Proven capacity to deliver results within short deadlines;
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently;
Available to work evenings and weekends, as necessary;
Must have a valid driver's license and regular access to an insured vehicle;
Familiarity with the Surrey business environment;
Interest and commitment to the humane movement.

Please send your Cover Letter and Resume via email to Loredana Loy, Campaign Manager at lloy@spca.bc.ca

Closing date: April 3, 2009

TO ENSURE DELIVERY USE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT LINE FOR YOUR EMAIL:
"SPCA Job Posting"

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
No phone calls or written correspondence please.

Job Contact Information Linda Fodor Human Resources Coordinator British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Email: lfodor@spca.bc.ca

For more information visit: http://www.spca.bc.ca

Special Events Assistant Required at Metro Vancouver

Special Events Assistant

Metro Vancouver – Join us in shaping one of the world’s most sustainable regions. We deliver service excellence in the areas of regional growth planning, water and solid waste management, regional parks, affordable housing, and community engagement to over 2.3 million residents. We are working towards a vision of a sustainable common future, and invite you to bring your skills and passion, and apply your expertise to expanding the boundaries of sustainability. We offer competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; a municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and varied opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:
· Assists in event planning; works with planning teams on the development of activity schedules; participates in the development of survey questions.
· Assists in the production of special events; produces selected events such as the Coho Walk and the Ideas Fair; monitors the progress of events for emerging issues such as schedule changes, no-shows, inclement weather, and visitor safety concerns; seeks to resolve problems which arise.
· Liaises with internal departments and a wide variety of community organizations, special interest groups, agencies, contractors, partners, and staff to coordinate support for and involvement in events; disseminates information required by participants.
· Establishes and maintains relationships with community donors and sponsors; seeks out new donors as required.
· Drafts invitations, promotional materials, speaking notes, maps and signs; assembles orientation packages; coordinates the design, production and distribution of printed materials.
· Identifies contracted equipment and service needs for events; researches and recommends sources for purchased services such as catering, venue, tent, vehicle rental and equipment suppliers; initiates purchase requisitions; advises superiors of additional resource requirements.
· Monitors and follows up with contractors to ensure goods and services are provided as requested; arranges for discounts as appropriate; forwards invoices for payment.
· Obtains and organizes required equipment; transports equipment and loads and unloads vehicles; assists in the set-up and strike of various items such as signs and banners, tables, chairs, information supplies and other small equipment; maintains equipment inventory.
· Recruits volunteers for special events; provides instruction, orientation and work oversight.
· Maintains a variety of files and records related to the work such as those related to event revenues and petty cash expenditures; prepares invoices and cheque requisitions; issues receipts and handles cash.
· Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:
· Completion of a post-secondary diploma program in recreation or a related field, plus some related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
· Sound knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, practices and techniques related to the work performed.
· Sound knowledge of the policies, regulations and rules governing the work.
· Sound knowledge of the interests and functions of community groups and agencies and of available community and internal resources.
· Ability to participate in the planning, development, implementation and coordination of public special events, and to obtain and coordinate support requirements.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, and to liaise with same on event planning and production.
· Ability to recruit, orient, direct and oversee the work of volunteers.
· Ability to draft various promotional materials and coordinate the design and production of same.
· Ability to maintain files and records related to the work.
· Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

· The annual salary range is $45,395 - $53,376 and is accompanied by an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. Please submit your résumé, and include File #T5035 and Position Title in the subject line of your email, by March 27, 2009.
Human Resources, Metro Vancouver
4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8.
Fax: 604.432.6455; careers@metrovancouver.org
www.metrovancouver.org

While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Opportunity at Metro Vancouver

Special & Community Events Coordinator

Metro Vancouver – Join us in shaping one of the world’s most sustainable regions. We deliver service excellence in the areas of regional growth planning, water and solid waste management, regional parks, affordable housing, and community engagement to over 2.3 million residents. We are working towards a vision of a sustainable common future, and invite you to bring your skills and passion, and apply your expertise to expanding the boundaries of sustainability. We offer competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; a municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and varied opportunities for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:

·  Discusses and identifies potential events with superiors with respect to department and organizational goals, investigates feasibility and plans and community priorities and develops public special event proposal in conjunction with and/or designed to facilitate partnerships with community groups and agencies; ensures for stakeholder representation; identifies, desired locations, organizational and logistical requirements and availability of resources.
· On approval of proposal, collaborates with community stakeholders to discuss and develop event plans, coordinates input and involvement of various departments and co sponsors, resolves any differences, refers unresolved or contentious matters to a superior and develops and prepares detailed plans including such things as promotional needs and time frames, roles for various participants, site communications, traffic control, public safety requirements and schedules various facets of event.
· Coordinates the implementation of the event, acts as a "troubleshooter", ensures for backup resources as required and monitors progress of event for modifications to schedules; provides follow up and ensures that equipment is returned.
· Establishes and maintains effective working relations with a variety of internal and external contacts such as Information Services, Park Operations and community groups and agencies.
· Solicits funding or in kind donations for events from corporate sponsors; prepares proposals for government and other agency grant funding; monitors event budgets, authorizes purchases and rentals of equipment, supplies, and services within approved limits; identifies potential overruns and recommends resolution; receives event revenues, maintains records and forwards monies to Accounting.
· Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of one or more part time subordinates assisting in the work; participates in interviewing, trains and evaluates performance of same.
· Prepares event evaluation report in terms of departmental goals and objectives, reviews same with superior; prepares and maintains a variety of reports, records, files and correspondence; orders and maintains supplies such as coffee urns and Regional Parks informational materials; performs incidental typing.
· Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

· Completion of a post secondary diploma program in recreation or a related field, plus sound related experience preferably including some supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
· Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a community engagement program.
· Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, practices and techniques related to the work performed.
· Sound knowledge of the applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work.
· Sound knowledge of the interests and functions of community groups and agencies and of the available community and internal resources.
· Ability to plan, develop, implement and coordinate public special events.
· Ability to engage community stakeholders and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
· Ability to solicit corporate and grant funding, to monitor event budgets and to prepare and maintain related reports, records, files and correspondence.
· Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of part time subordinates and to participate in interviewing, train and evaluate performance of same.
· Ability to perform incidental typing.
· Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.
· The annual salary range is $51,258 - $60,375 and is accompanied by an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. Please submit your résumé, and include File #T5159/09 and the Position Title in the subject line of your email, by March 27, 2009.

Human Resources, Metro Vancouver
4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8.
Fax: 604.432.6455; careers@metrovancouver.org
www.metrovancouver.org

While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation Type: Salary Contact by: Email Amount: $51,258 - $60,375 Applicant should quote Job# T5159/09 Job Contact Information Human Resources Metro Vancouver careers@metrovancouver.org
For more information visit: www.metrovancouver.org

Job Opportunity with the City of Port Coquitlam

The City of Port Coquitlam is a rapidly growing urban municipality of over 57,000 residents, located in the northeast section of the Lower Mainland.  The City is distinguished by a strong sense of community pride and commitment to responsible municipal management in meeting the needs of the community.
Recreation Programmer – Arts & Culture

With our unique Leigh Square Community Arts Village dedicated to community cultural development located in our downtown core, the Parks and Recreation team is looking for a full-time Recreation Programmer – Arts and Culture (40 hours/wk) to assist in developing and delivering a wide range of visual arts and cultural programs and services with the community.

The ideal applicant will be a creative, detail-oriented individual with solid problem-solving skills who has experience in the process of community engagement on projects from management to development and creation of the artwork/event/production and capacity building.  The Programmer plans, promotes, schedules, implements, manages, evaluates, delivers and provides feedback on studio courses and workshops, community outreach, art camps, artist residencies, public programs, special events, audience development and relationship building with the community.

Applicants should have a diploma/degree in Community Recreation, Fine Arts, Education or a related discipline along with supervisory experience and two years of progressively responsible experience in coordinating arts and cultural programs and services.  Assets include an understanding and knowledge of art education theories and programming practices, program activities and registration, budget tracking and statistics gathering.

The 2009 rate of pay for this position is $25.25 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package upon successful completion of a probationary period.  The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement

Qualified applicants should forward their resumes, quoting competition number 08- 94C by Thursday, March 23, 2009 to the Human Resources Division, 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8; or fax:  604-927-5454; or e-mail: jobs@portcoquitlam.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.  The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal records check.