EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Title: Program Coordinator - Victoria Hall Society
Department: Community Programs
Classification: Full-time, Salary
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Location: Halifax, NS
YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness. Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The Program Coordinator will have:

• Experience working in a supportive role
• Experience working with diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds
• An understanding of best practices for supporting elder women and gender diverse people living in poverty
• Leadership experience on advocacy and priorities for elder women and gender diverse people living in poverty
• A commitment to an intersectional understanding of the needs of elder women and gender diverse people living in poverty
• CPR/First Aid, NVCI, and ASIST
• Because this position requires occasionally accompanying/transporting residents to appointments, a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required
• A clear criminal background check with a vulnerable sector search is required upon hire.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, (dis)Ability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter in one document to humanresources@ywcahalifax.com.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Do you have a drivers license and a reliable vehicle?

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-0

• Advance the vision and mission of YWCA Halifax
• Assisting residents with ADL (activities of daily living) when necessary
• Provide companionship to residents
• Social Inclusion and regular visits
• Accompaniment to appointments as needed
• Support with prescription refills and other material purchases and pick-ups
• Planning and arranging birthday and holiday events and celebrations
• With consent of the resident, updating families and/or loved ones through professional
• communication
• General case management
• Assisting the Shannex team as required
• Support the VHS Advisory Committee in it’s formation and implementation Ongoing research into best practices and models that support the work of VHS
• Asset mapping the community for current ecosystems for elderly care, support, and services
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Programs Manager.