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External Job Posting 

West Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, 
but only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. 

A United Way Member Agency 

 
Volunteer and Communications Coordinator (Contract) 

 
Are you looking for a meaningful role working with volunteers in an organization committed to personal and 
social change? Do you want to engage community members and stakeholders in supporting their 
neighbours? Looking for an opportunity to work in an environment that encourages engagement, diversity, 
and learning? 
 
With strong program development and implementation, the Volunteer and Communications Coordinator 
leads our Volunteer Program. This position also works closely with the Community Relations and 
Community Development programs to help raise the profile of the House in ways that celebrate community 
strengths and commitment to addressing inequities by developing online and community engagement. 

West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based 
agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912. The central purpose 
of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families, and groups in the 
community to gain greater control over their lives and community. Our diverse programs and community 
development activities support approximately 16,000 people of all ages annually in addition to ongoing 
public policy development and advocacy on social and economic issues. 

West Neighbourhood House is actively seeking qualified applications from Indigenous, Black 
and People of Colour, people with disabilities, women and people of all sexual orientations 
and gender identities/expressions. Applicants with lived experience as a participant of West 
Neighbourhood House programs, or related programming from similar organizations, are 
also strongly encouraged to apply. 


West Neighbourhood House will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment &amp; 
selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, 
please indicate the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information 
received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

Responsibilities: 
 

• Lead program planning and development of the Volunteer Program. 

• Coordinate and support volunteer recruitment, orientation, matching, screening, retention, and 
appreciation, with various West Neighbourhood House (West NH) programs. 

• Collaborate with program teams to develop volunteer opportunities, as well as support onboarding, 
retention, and trouble-shooting processes. 

• Contribute to West NH communications strategy with a focus on volunteer-related communications, 
supporting social media, website updates, newsletter, etc. including content development. 

• Enhance profile of the House through liaising with relevant stakeholders, donors, and networks. 

• Provide support for recruitment and onboarding of placement students, interns, as well as directly 
supervising volunteer program staff. 

• Continually learn and keep abreast of trends, best practices in volunteerism and community 
engagement; to support program monitoring and evaluation. 


 External Job Posting 

West Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, 
but only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. 

A United Way Member Agency 

• Various administrative duties, including data collection, program records, reporting, etc. 

• Contribute to the Capacity-Building Programs and Systemic Change Cluster through active 
participation on joint initiatives, committees, and House-wide events. 

 
Qualifications: 
 

• Education and formal training equivalent to a university degree in volunteer development, human 
resources, community development, communications, or public relations. 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with volunteers or equivalent work. 

• Strong knowledge of principles of volunteerism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. 

• Strong skills working with individuals and groups (e.g. intake, matching, conflict resolution etc.) 
applying a strengths-based model. 

• Demonstrated communications skills to create social media, website, newsletter, other content, etc. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills including collaboration, teamwork, and ability to both apply and 
extend diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. 

• Strong digital knowledge skills such as Microsoft Office, digital meeting platforms, fundraising or 

Client Record Management databases (Alyacare or similar), design/publishing software. 

• Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as work collaboratively in teams. 

• Ability to work remotely as well as on-site. 

• Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

• Ability to travel frequently within the catchment area. 

• Knowledge of another language relevant in our catchment area is an asset. 
 

Status: 1-year Contract (CUPE Local 3393 Bargaining Unit Position) 
Existing Vacancy: Yes 
Start Date: ASAP 
Hours: 35 hours per week 
Rate: $29.35 per hour 
Unit: Community Programs and Systems Change 
Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Capacity-Building Programs and Systemic Change 
Posting Date: December 12, 2025 
Closing Date: January 7, 2026 
 
Please send your cover letter and resumes clearly indicating “Volunteer and 
Communications Coordinator Contract” by 5 p.m. on the closing date to: 

 
Hiring Committee 
588 Queen St. W. 
Toronto, Ontario 

M6J 1E3 
<a href="mailto:jobs@westnh.org" target="_blank">jobs@westnh.org</a> 


<a href="mailto:jobs@westnh.org" target="_blank">mailto:jobs@westnh.org</a>

West Neighbourhood House

Volunteer and Communications Coordinator - Contract

Canadian Federation of Students

Newfoundland and Labrador Lead/Responsable – Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

The Program Director, Wildlife is responsible for the successful development, coordination and implementation of Humane World for Animals Canada and Humane World Foundation Canada wildlife protection programs. The senior campaign manager’s responsibilities include development of program strategies, management of program implementation, content development, representation of our entities and relevant programs, participation in fundraising and identification of potential funding opportunities, building and leading coalitions and management of program and project budgets.Essential duties and responsibilities:<ol><li>Leads the development and implementation of campaign strategies and work plans in cooperation with the Humane World for Animals Canada and Humane World Foundation Canada senior staff and Canadian and international colleagues (30%).</li><li>Performs ongoing evaluation of campaign impact with senior staff, and collaborative adaptation of strategies as needed (5%).</li><li>Provision of regular program progress reports and feedback to senior staff and international colleagues (5%).</li><li>Participation in federal, provincial and municipal task forces and drafting of technical and other submissions for government and non-governmental bodies (10%).</li><li>Management of campaign interns and volunteers to achieve program success (5%).</li><li>Building and leading coalitions of diverse stakeholders and community engagement to advance program goals (10%).</li><li>Identification of funding opportunities, sustained engagement with key funders and provision of reporting data (10%).&nbsp;</li></ol>Effective representation of Humane World for Animals Canada and Humane World Foundation Canada:&nbsp;<ol><li>Development of media strategies in conjunction with the Humane World for Animals Canada and Humane World Foundation Canada teams and drafting of key messages (5%).</li><li>Serving as chief spokesperson for Humane World for Animals Canada and Humane World Foundation Canada wildlife protection campaigns, effectively representing the organizations and our work to all relevant stakeholders including government, media, donors and the public (5%).</li><li>Drafting of news releases, opinion editorials, social media posts and other program communications materials, and maintenance of relationships with journalists (10%).</li><li>Communication with the public including responses to inquiries (5%).</li><li>Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ol>Desired Minimum Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.</li><li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience in program leadership, management and execution in animal protection or an adjacent space.</li><li>Proven track record of campaign advancement.</li><li>Strong media and public relations skills.</li><li>Broad base of contacts within animal protection, media and government.</li><li>Proven track record of leading and working within effective teams.</li></ul>Necessary knowledge, skills and abilities:<ol><li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Superior communication (oral and written), facilitation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong media and public relations skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to create and maintain contacts within animal protection, the media, the corporate sector and the government.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to advance campaigns and programs.</li><li>Personal belief in and support for&nbsp;Humane World for Animals Canada&nbsp;mission and core values.</li><li>Superior analytical and strategic planning skills.</li><li>Ability to travel regularly, both domestically and internationally.</li><li>Ability to multitask and work under pressure.</li><li>Excellent budget management skills.</li><li>Experience with, knowledge of and interest in animal protection issues is highly desired.</li><li>French language skills are an asset.</li></ol>

Humane World for Animals Canada / Un monde bienveillant pour les animaux

Program Director, Wildlife

3 Advocacy / Campaigning Contract - Full Time Jobs