Join Our Team as a Volunteer Services Coordinator at theCentral North Correctional Centre!Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Are you skilled in organizing and leading volunteer initiatives? The Central North Correctional Centre is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Volunteer Services Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement volunteer programs that support our institution's goals and the diverse needs of our inmates.
About the job
• Identify and develop volunteer services in consultation with program heads.
• Monitor and evaluate programs in relation to institutional goals and inmates diverse needs.
• Lead the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers, ensuring they are well-prepared and motivated.
• Resolve issues and maintain ongoing communication with volunteers.
• Collaborate with staff and monitor volunteer and inmate participation in programs.
• Build and expand links between our institution and community services, fostering a supportive network for inmates during and after incarceration.
What you bring to the team
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with volunteer programming, recruitment, and adult training techniques.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources to identify and arrange appropriate volunteer resources.
• Supervisory skills to recruit, train, motivate, and monitor the performance of volunteers, as well as manage the administration of the program.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of and comply with relevant legislation (i.e., Ministry of Correctional Services Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Child and Family Services Act) to train and supervise professional agencies and volunteers.
• Ability to understand corporate policies, directives, and administrative procedures to ensure the safety and security of the institution.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to explain and promote the institution's programs to the public, inmates, and volunteers and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with various stakeholders.
• Writing skills to draft brochures, correspondence, and reports
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy to appropriately handle requests and complaints.
Evaluative, Analytical, Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to determine inmates' program needs based on input from institutional staff and inmates.
• Skilled in analyzing gaps in services and recommending changes as well as resolving issues and concerns.
• Ability to assess suitability when screening applicants for the program.
Computer Skills
• Proficiency with various computer software applications and database systems to prepare reports, develop program proposals and correspondence, and maintain statistics.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.
We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment