Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Volunteer Association is a not for profit organization responsible for providing volunteer support and raising funds in support of the Brantford General and Willett, Paris. The BCHS Volunteer Association is an engaged partner to the BCHS and contributions made to the Association are directed to the Foundation to benefit the purchase of patient equipment, renovate spaces and provide investment in resources to enhance the exceptional care provided at the BCHS.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, the Volunteer Association Assistant is a key member of the BCHS Volunteer Association team, providing day-to-day administrative and program support. This front-line role serves as a positive, helpful, and knowledgeable representative to both internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers, visitors, hospital staff, Board members, and community leaders. The Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations within the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Apply through the Canada Summer Jobs portal: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment period
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada under applicable provincial or territorial laws and regulations

Note: International students are not eligible.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the BCHS Volunteer Association with daily tasks related to volunteer engagement.
• Lead the coordination and analysis of volunteer surveys.
• Assist the Fundraising Committee Chair with planning and organizing annual fundraisers in support of the BCHS Volunteer Association.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Committee to identify and plan future special events and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the BCHS Volunteer Association Board, including drafting correspondence, preparing presentations, and performing other duties as required.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and update contact information in the Better Impact database in a timely and consistent manner.
• Assist the Board Chair with preparing materials for Board meetings, the Annual General Meeting, and coordinating committee meetings.
• Support the review and updating of policies, procedures, position descriptions, and the board orientation manual.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of volunteer, association, and office files—both electronic and hard copy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ALSO INCLUDE

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.