Volunteer Recruitment Specialist, Emergency Disaster Services (FTT, 4 Months)

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Volunteer Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for full cycle volunteer recruitment including creating role postings, sourcing, and screening candidates, implementing recruitment strategies, and participating in on-boarding and process improvement

This role reports to the Territorial Manager of Emergency Disaster Services Training & Planning, and also works in consultation extensively with the Territorial Manager of Volunteer Services.

Volunteer Recruitment

• Evaluate emergency disaster services (EDS) recruitment needs and proactively implement recruitment strategies to address those gaps
• Develop and revise volunteer role descriptions and identify skills, abilities and other qualifications required to fill volunteer role
• Develop and implement general and targeted recruitment strategies to attract the volunteers needed to advance our programs
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for a specific portfolio from start to finish of frontline, management, and specialist positions throughout the territory
• Network with potential sources of candidates, advertising, screening, supporting the selection and onboarding of high caliber talent and supporting their integration into the organization
• Act as brand ambassador for the organization to attract candidates
• Build and maintains strong networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in relevant volunteer fairs, conferences, workshops, and learning opportunities
• Assists the Emergency Disaster Services team with special projects as assigned
• Contributes to the overall organizational culture by driving volunteer onboarding experience

Emergency Response/Recovery

• Assists the EDS team with planning, organizing and directing the TSA EDS emergency response within the territory, as needed
• Helps to coordinate the availability of adequate TSA personnel resources for an EDS response using the Incident Command System (ICS)

Human Resources

• During territorial EDS activities, may direct and motivate EDS personnel under the incident command structure
• Serves in a consultative role to divisional staff in the process recruiting EDS personnel
• Maintains relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including government, vendors and partners
• Create and facilitate recruitment workshops for volunteer managers and connecting them with resources to improve their recruiting skills

Administrative/Financial

• In consultation with relevant stakeholders, develops and maintains territorial EDS documentation including policies, procedures, and standard forms
• Participates in meetings and committees with Divisional Directors of EDS and other EDS personnel as required
• Prepares and submits reports and statistics as required to THQ leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrates diligent stewardship of resources

 Organizational Responsibilities

• Assists the TMEDSTP with training sessions, as required
• Develops and recommends policy related to EDS recruitment
• Ensures TSA EDS recruitment practices and service delivery are consistent with policies and mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
• Maintains and promotes a positive image of The Salvation Army by providing a high calibre of professional service and by being courteous, cooperative and helpful at all times
• Supports The Salvation Army’s mission and demonstrates the Core Values
• Takes responsibility for own ongoing professional development to remain current with emerging trends within the disaster and emergency management field

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ related progressive experience, working within Human Resources, talent acquisition, volunteer management or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Completion of post-secondary education in disaster and emergency management or a related field, certification as a Certified Volunteer Resource Manager (CVRM) highly desired
• Additional specializations in volunteer recruitment, project management, disaster and emergency management or a related field an asset
• Membership in relevant local and provincial associations for volunteer resource management
• Successful completion of key National Disaster Training Program courses (Introduction to Emergency Disaster Services, Fundamentals of Holistic Care, Disaster Food Service and Canteen Operations, Incident Command System) or ability to complete within 6 months.
• First Aid/CPR certification

• Must be deployable during a disaster incident to support emergency operations for a minimum of 14 days and work extended hours.  This may include operating in “hardship conditions” where basic amenities, such as power and water, may not be readily available.
• Must be bilingual, English and French, proficiency in additional languages is an asset
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent crisis and conflict management skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to quickly build strong, trust-based relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Proven success in building and leading diverse, cross-functional teams focused on a common goal
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in stressful, high-paced environments
• Strong organization and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint
• Experience recruiting in the non-governmental agency field is an asset
• Champion equitable and inclusive recruitment practices and process at The Salvation Army, implement the processes and communicate them with stakeholders
• Demonstrated cross-cultural experience and/or knowledge of immigrant settlement and integration issues
• Working knowledge of Salvation Army emergency social services primary services programs, EDS programs and Salvation Army Social Service programs is an asset

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.