Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Project Coordinator

Posted: 1 days ago

Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Coordinator (FE HUB) Project Coordinator Competition #72-25About Our Opportunity:We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Project Coordinator to support the successful implementation and day-to-day operations of the Financial Empowerment Hub. This role will work closely with Project Managers and cross-sectoral partners to ensure the timely delivery of activities, coordination of stakeholders, and effective tracking of project outcomes.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, relationship-driven, and passionate about advancing equitable access to financial resources and education. We Value You- Benefits:Three weeks’ vacation for full-time staff * entitlement increases from thereThree paid household leave days a year*Two paid Wellness Days a yearPaid sick daysTwo and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff *Five paid days for education leave/yearOne paid Moving Day/yearSubsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrityHealth and Wellness Resources:Generous health/dental benefits after 3 months.Three flex benefit options to meet your individualized needsOption of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)Employee Assistance PlanLong Term Disability PlanInsurance, Travel insurance, ++Pension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employeesWork Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time - 3-year contract)Salary: Grade 10 Step 1 and if applicable, salary range $56,110- $60,078Location: 301-1638 East Broadway, with the possibility of working Hybrid (in office, with the community, and home)Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filledWhat do you need to succeed?Education/Training/ExperiencePost-secondary education in project management, social services, community development, public policy, or related field Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in a non-profit or community-based setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceExperience working on provincial or multi-site initiatives is an assetKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesDetail-oriented, relationship-driven, and passionate about advancing equitable access to financial resources and educationStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working with diverse communities and stakeholdersProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.)Knowledge of financial empowerment, poverty reduction, or economic equity frameworks is an assetFamiliarity with trauma-informed delivery of serviceFamiliarity with project management software is an assetEssential ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & AdministrationSupport the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities across multiple regions and stakeholdersMaintain and update project plans, timelines, and workback schedulesCoordinate logistics for meetings, training sessions, webinars, and community eventsAssist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing documentsPartner & Stakeholder EngagementServe as a point of contact for project partners, ensuring clear and timely communicationSupport stakeholder coordination, including scheduling, follow-up, and documentationAssist in the development and maintenance of collaborative relationships with community organizations, funders, and other key partnersCommunications & Resource DevelopmentHelp coordinate the development and dissemination of project materials (e.g., resources, toolkits, promotional content, other)Maintain internal documentation, contact databases, and shared resourcesSupport the creation and implementation of communication strategies to promote project goalsMonitoring, Evaluation, and ReportingTrack and compile project data and partner reporting inputsAssist in monitoring project outcomes and supporting continuous improvementContribute to quarterly and annual funder reports and evaluation processes.How to apply:If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #72-25 in the email subject line) to hrinbox@fsgv.ca.We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.Click to read our commitment to reconciliation, justice, and equity.JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!About UsWhen you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.

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