VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada
Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Volunteer Supervisor
Position Available: Summer Co-op Student (mid- May to August 31, 2025).
Facility Description:
For over 50 years, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care
with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive
environment for our 171 residents.
Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals
from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care,
occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.
With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new
facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture.
We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee.
Additionally, Ocean View is in a vibrant community with over 20 local shops and restaurants,
creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents.
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the Director of Community Relations and Recreation Programs, provide
and/or assist with the leadership, recruitment, daily supervision, tracking and recognition of the
Summer Volunteer Program (teen aged volunteers) at Ocean View.
Qualifications:
• Enrollment in a relevant, post-secondary program such as; Human Resource Management,
Health Sciences, Public Relations, Social Work, Gerontology, or Recreation Leisure Studies.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with peers or youth in group settings.
• Possess the following characteristics and skills
o strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and empathy
o effective oral and written communication skills
o excellent organizational and planning skills
o digital design
o creative problem-solving and good assessment skills.
• Previous experience with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to use social & digital media to effectively communicate or respond to others
• Basic computer skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft products (word, excel, publisher)
Responsibilities:
• Assist with the recruitment of teen volunteers through advertisement, flyers, posters,
school visits.
• Assist with screening, interviewing and reference checking of potential teen volunteers.
• Assist with coordination of an initial orientation training session for new volunteers, and a
refresher orientation for returning volunteers.
• Liaise with Recreation Staff (or other departments as appropriate) in coordinating volunteer
participation in the weekly events scheduled.
• Schedule volunteers in response to identified needs – both in Ocean View and on organized
community outings.
• Supervise and support volunteers by regular meetings and ongoing informal contacts.
• Assist with the creation of new volunteer opportunities – specifically on nursing units and
1:1 visiting assignments.
• Maintain accurate statistics of each teen volunteer in the program
• Prepare submissions for the internal newsletter
• Plan, in conjunction with the Director of Community Relations, a recognition event to
celebrate the conclusion of the summer volunteen program.
• Assist with and /or support the daily activities of residents, as required.
We Offer:
• Free on-site parking
• Bus stop at entrance
• A supportive interdisciplinary work environment
• Leadership development
Salary: $18.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
Hours of Work: The regular hours of work for this position are intended to be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be a need to flex
hours outside this range.
Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.
Please address cover letter to:
Courtney Gilfoy, Director Community Relations
cgilfoy@oceanv.ca
Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
1909 Caldwell Road, Eastern Passage, NS, B3G 1M4
Please apply with cover letter and resume by Friday April 11th, 2025