Job Description

UNITED WAY BC IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF

CANADA'S TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR 2025

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ABOUT US - WHY WE'RE HERE:

Across British Columbia, communities are facing urgent and complex social challenges. United Way BC is committed to delivering lasting, community-driven impact in partnership with diverse populations across the province -- including Indigenous communities whose territories we live and work on. From Vancouver Island to the Lower Mainland, and across the Thompson Nicola Cariboo, Southern Interior, Trail and District, and East Kootenay regions, we walk alongside communities to create meaningful and equitable change.

Our mission

is to strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our communities.

Our vision

is to create a healthy, caring and inclusive community.


How do we deliver on our mission and vision - by delivering resources and support for those who need it most, and by living our values of being collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable, and inspiring.


For a more in-depth to look into our work and programs, please visit: www.uwbc.ca.

ABOUT YOU

You are a collaborative and community-driven leader with a strong background in data management, community engagement, and collective impact. With experience in housing and homelessness issues, you bring both strategic thinking and practical coordination skills to complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. You excel in relationship-building, governance support, and creating systems that drive measurable change.

JOB PURPOSE

This position delivers the 100 More Homes (100MH) vision and strategic goals by focusing on implementing the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) Built for Zero (BfZ) program to end chronic homelessness in Penticton. The 100 More Homes Strategy Coordinator is a dedicated and knowledgeable community developer working to improve social conditions for citizens, cultivating productive relationships with partners (government and non-profit), as well as connecting with different community initiatives to identify the strongest approaches to tackle homelessness issues in Penticton whilst supporting the implementation of 100MH goals and vision. The successful candidate will bring experience in community development, public speaking, project management, partner engagement and data management skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will support in developing agile and responsive communications tools, and a keen desire to explore innovative community-based solutions.

This position is scheduled to end December 2025, and it may subject to extension or early conclusion.

Applicants for this position will want to consider the region they apply for or be prepared to relocate at their own expense as this position is based at Penticton.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities: Data Management

Responsible for data collection, data program development, data coordination & evaluation in alignment with the CAEH Built for Zero guidelines Maintaining and updating data reports, management tools and data submissions Working with BC Housing to support a Reaching Home and CAEH standard Coordinated Access table Ensuring data meets rigorous federal and provincial quality testing standards

Key Responsibilities: Community Coordination

Convening the 100 More Homes Steering Committee and ensuring that associated Action Tables conduct timely reporting and updates to the Steering Committee Coordinate 100MH and other similar groups to work on implementing BC 211 or similar services in the community Support outreach coordination and knowledge exchange between partners and in partnership with the City of Penticton Social Development Team Providing accessible participation of 100MH in broader provincial and national learning opportunities such as Built for Zero learning sessions Engages Penticton community by identifying and creating avenues for open dialogue to understand community aspirations Develops and engages in activities to promote 100 More Homes objectives Develop relationships of trust and mutual respect with residents and strategic key partners using a community development framework Facilitates community engagement opportunities by coordinating logistics and partners in collaboration with local neighborhood staff and volunteers Coordinate and convene grant opportunities with member organizations of 100MH to find, prepare and develop competitive, professional, and well-developed applications for additional funding such as Reaching Home, Plan H or Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) granting streams Support and inspire the community to work together under a Collective Impact Framework

Key Responsibilities: Governance

support the communication and relationship between the 100MH Steering Committee and Action Tables Help develop the 100 More Homes community governance structure using a Constellation Model Maintain connections with community partners, groups and organizations to support knowledge sharing and elevating issues and concerns Guide and update the strategic goals of 100 More Homes to include measurable goals Providing updates on strategic goals to partners on a quarterly basis Develops alignment with provincial government Ministry mandates and regional and national tables on housing and homelessness Implement and manage governance needs of 100 More Homes new governance structure - Housing and Homelessness Advisory Circle and Action Tables Maintains accurate records and action items of various tables within 100MH Governance structure

Key Responsibilities: Communications

Ability to speak on behalf of the collective with partners, media and public Support member organizations in creating and collating social media content to meet 100MH brand standards and creating scheduled content via 3 current social media platforms agreed on at the Communications Action Table In collaboration with the Communications Action Table identify specific goals for engagement, growth and reach Maintaining a written history of the 100 More Homes Collaborative; tracking activities, milestones, and achievements Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers' involvement in 100 More Homes to support completing the activities of 100 More Homes Develops and manages community fundraising activities in alignment with awareness raising events Leads internal communication with 100MH leaders and member organizations Media management including the creation and maintenance of a 100 More Homes website and that it contains accurate data from BfZ initiatives Support with inter-agency communication between members of the Collective when relevant

General

May participate in community engagement or fundraising activities Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job Administrative roles may cover reception and provide support to other teams Manages team including hiring and performance management. Provides guidance and sets standards and priorities, assigning work, removing barriers and ensuring goals are met

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education:

The ideal candidate will have completed post-secondary education in areas such as Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience

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3-5 years' experience in engaging communities in asset building activities and mobilizing resident action to solve community issues Ability to inspire confidence and passion with internal and external audiences Experience working with or knowledge of homelessness issues Project management experience and experience working with volunteers Experience and/or training in cultural sensitivity, trauma informed approaches and familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Calls to Action Knowledge of Indigenous specific racism and its relationship to the colonial events of Canada, and experience in decolonizing organizational policies and processes Experience working with a variety of Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners including government (local, regional, provincial), senior management of community agencies, emergency services, non-profits, business associations, crown corporations and the public Experience in analyzing various data sources, providing reports, and proposal writing are required

Skills

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Knowledge and practice of asset-based community development, engagement, and facilitation Strong organizational, analytical, reporting and time management skills with the ability to understand and communicate the broader implications of plans and activities Ability to develop clear processes and strategies and share best practices to peers and supervisors Actively seeks the implementation of strategy, processes, and work plans in ambiguous settings and can share those processes Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to motivate others and work as a team member. Proven experience in working alongside community volunteers in a supportive partnership. Skilled in creating and maintaining good working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners Previous experience in successful community engagement projects Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and learning new software and digital tools Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently Ability to work effectively under pressure, be responsive and meet deadlines Strong leadership skills Attention to detail Ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Attend program sites, and travel for meetings, sometimes to remote communities Adaptable to schedule changes and outside of business hours to attend meetings and events Has access to reliable transportation to organize and attend events, bring collateral etc. Located in or near Penticton BC

CHARACTERISTICS

For success at UWBC and in this role, certain demonstrable characteristics will be required:A commitment to building healthy, caring and inclusive communities, internally and externally Embodying the organization's core values to be collaborative, compassionate, strategic, responsive, accountable and inspiring Ability to navigate ambiguity and comfortably operate in it Drive to succeed as an individual and as a team member

At UWBC, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, programs, donors, and the communities we live and work in. At UWBC, we encourage all applicants regardless of age, sex, gender identity, colour, religion, sexual orientation, or any other basis to apply.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour and indigenous people are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet every qualification. At UWBC, we are dedicated to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience and qualifications are not perfectly aligned, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.

This is a bargaining unit role with CUPE Local 1760. This position is at pay grade 34, which is $37.83 hourly.


Candidates must live within 60 KMs (commuting distance) from our office as this position is currently a hybrid role and office attendance is required.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to job competition C-2025-30.

We kindly ask for no phone calls, please. Due to the high number of applications UWBC receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in UWBC.