Volunteer Coordinator - Part Time (PT) - Eaux Claires

Job Description

Job Location

Extendicare Eaux Claires -Edmonton

Job Stream

Medical/Healthcare

Job Type

Part time 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)

Number of Positions Open

1

Start Date of Employment

As soon as possible  

Posting Date

March 5, 2026

Travel Required

Not Required

Educational Requirements

Diploma

Languages Required

English

Job Description

Volunteer Coordinator - Part time 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) - Extendicare Eaux Claires

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare      Eaux Claires Long Term Care Home, a 204-bed long-term care facility, located in Edmonton, Alberta. The successful applicant will report to the Rehab Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all administrative and resource aspects of the Volunteer program within Extendicare Eaux Claires.

Key Responsibilities:

• To recruit, orient, develop, coach and performance manage Volunteers

• To maintain records pertaining to Volunteers

• To maintain Volunteer association financial records

• To maintain knowledge base

• To assist other departments as necessary

• To prepare and file reports as required

• To develop departmental policies and procedures

• To ensure quality assurance program is maintained

• To promote and maintain harmonious, effective relationships between Volunteers and staff

• To ensure resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted

• To be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights/Governing Principles and endeavors to promote it

• To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents)

• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct

• To complete all other tasks as assigned including meal assistance and resident safety checks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in a related field

• Minimum of one (1) year experience with seniors in an organized program or with persons in a health care setting

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in recruitment, selection, orientation, placement and supervision of volunteers

•  Must have strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to organize and manage time and workload
• Computer proficiency with Windows / Microsoft office applications
• Experience and/or education in recreation therapy, leisure studies or other related field preferred
• Knowledge and recent experience required in one to one and group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both cognitively and physically impaired individuals
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas and resident programs
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

CLOSING DATE: April 2, 2026

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​