Community Services Coordinator I
Job No:
EXT2401
Location:
Penticton
Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Community Services Coordinator I to join the Community Services team.
The Community Services Coordinator I position is responsible for coordinating the provision of various community services in Electoral Areas in alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities, as well as liaising with RDOS departments, community organizations, partners, and event organizers throughout the region.
This position provides support to the Community Services department and may work out of a variety of locations in the Regional District including Penticton, BC and Okanagan Falls, BC.
Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of post-secondary education in tourism, marketing, administration, financial accounting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificate in Volunteer Management is considered an asset.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience preferably in a local and/or regional government setting.
- Knowledge of government legislation and regulations such as the Local Government Act is considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the elected officials, committees, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work on a number of concurrent tasks with deadline pressures.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence.
This regular, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $38.16 (2023 rate), Paygrade 7, plus an attractive fringe benefits package.
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.