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At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences.

Check out our current openings below.

Location: Lower Mainland, B.C.

Application Deadline: 5 PM PT, August 31st 2026

Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000 annually 

Reports to: Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities 

Overview

At JA British Columbia (JABC), we believe every young person deserves the tools, confidence, and opportunity to succeed. Our programs ignite ambition and build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial thinking across the province. JABC is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Program Coordinator, Indigenous Communities in the Lower Mainland area, to support the coordination, delivery, and operational success of JABC’s growing Company Program for Indigenous Learners (CPI). Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities, this role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the teacher-led and self directed programs, including coordination of educator and volunteer engagement, data administration, customer inquiries, reporting, and more.

If you are passionate about youth education, community development, and fostering partnerships with Indigenous educators, leaders, and volunteers, this opportunity is for you! Employment offers are determined by knowledge, experience, internal equity and legal entitlement to work in British Columbia.

Key Responsibilities  

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indigenous Communities, your key responsibilities include: 

Program Coordination & Delivery 

  • Oversee scheduling, logistics, and regular communication with school contacts and Indigenous Support Workers to ensure classrooms are prepared and resourced for each session.
  • Coordinate volunteer assignments, delivery of program materials, attendance tracking, session coverage and other duties to ensure uninterrupted delivery of programming.
  • Attend in-person and virtual meetings and program sessions to provide support and insight as needed.

Volunteer Management & Training 

  • Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, and stewardship of volunteers in collaboration with the Community Engagement team.
  • Deliver volunteer orientation and training sessions, ensuring all facilitators are culturally informed, equipped, and supported throughout their involvement.
  • Provide ongoing volunteer communication, weekly updates, and follow-up support to ensure retention and engagement.

Administrative & Data Management 

  • Ensure all student attendance, consent forms, and photo release documentation are tracked and filed for compliance.
  • Support the collection of impact data, student feedback, and success stories for reporting and storytelling purposes.
  • Maintain up-to-date program records, schedules, and reporting data within JABC systems such as Salesforce and OneDrive.
  • Support the preparation of materials and logistics for, but not limited to, meetings, graduations, recognition events and community presentations.
  • Use the recorded data to create reports as requested.
  • Respond to incoming inquiries regarding programs and volunteer
    opportunities.

Community Engagement & Representation 

  • Represent JABC at community events, school celebrations, and volunteer recognition gatherings.
  • Act as an ambassador for the program to help recruit volunteers and new schools, particularly through Indigenous community connections and events.
  • Travel to school sites and partner locations as requested across the Lower Mainland and surrounding regions.

Collaboration & Support 

  • Assist in the creation of an Indigenous alumni network and ongoing student engagement initiatives.

Other duties as required. 

Qualifications 

We’re seeking an ideal candidate with developing organizational and project management skills, proficient customer service abilities, and technical competence. Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM system is considered an advantage!  

The Program Coordinator should be an independent self-starter who thrives on managing data, coordinating multiple projects, and interacting with diverse internal and external interest-holders. Familiarity with or willingness to learn about Indigenous perspectives, cultures and teachings is important for success in this role. The candidate should possess effective communication skills to engage authentically with Indigenous communities.

Other qualifications of the ideal candidate include: 

  • 1- 3 years of experience, or equivalent, of project management or coordinating educational or community programs.
  • Ability to travel regularly within Lower Mainland and provide in-person support across program sites.
  • Familiarity with Indigenous communities, cultural values, and educational environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated administrative proficiency in organizational writing, presentations, scheduling, and data entry.
  • Passion for youth development and commitment to reconciliation through education.
  • Experience working with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe) and Salesforce (or similar CRM).

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume with a short cover letter, as one combined document, to HR@jabc.org with the subject line: Program Coordinator, Indigenous Communities

Please use the following naming format for the one pdf that has your application materials: 

[FirstNameLastName]–Application

Ex: VelourAlexander-Application

Location: Hybrid / Downtown Vancouver (2-3 days per week in office)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Salary Range: $58,000–$63,000 annually 

Reports to: VP, Finance and Operations

Overview

Join us in making a difference! JA British Columbia (JABC) is seeking an experienced Governance & Operations Coordinator to provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across governance, executive support, and internal operations.
As part of JABC’s Operations team, you will coordinate Board and Committee
administration, support the President & CEO, help keep our downtown Vancouver office running smoothly, and assist the VP, Finance and Operations with recruiting, HR administration, and employee engagement activities, IT and equipment coordination. This role is well suited to an organized and resourceful administrative professional who takes ownership, anticipates what needs to happen next, communicates professionally with senior stakeholders, and follows through without close supervision.
We acknowledge that our work spans many territories and that our head office
resides on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam,
Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Key Responsibilities  

The ideal candidate for this role has a proactive approach to work, exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the maturity and discretion required to work effectively with Board members, senior leaders, employees, and external partners.

Responsibilities include:

Board and Governance Coordination

  • Coordinate the annual schedule and administration of Board and standing Committee meetings, including scheduling, room bookings, catering, virtual meeting arrangements, and other logistics.
  • Prepare, format, proofread, compile, and distribute agendas, meeting packages, presentations, and supporting materials, ensuring documents are accurate, complete, and professionally presented.
  • Record accurate minutes of Board and Committee meetings, coordinate approval and signatures as required, and maintain organized governance records.
  • Maintain the Directors’ Guidebook, Board member contact information, and relevant Salesforce records, and assist with orientation and onboarding of new Directors.
  • Coordinate annual reviews of Board and Committee work plans, Board and Committee surveys, the Board skills matrix, and agreed follow-up items.
  • Prepare routine corporate and governance filings and provide administrative governance support to the President & CEO and Board and Committee Chairs as directed.

Executive Support

  • Provide administrative support to the President & CEO, including meeting scheduling and coordination.
  • Support the planning, preparation, and documentation of operational and strategic planning sessions, including preparation of materials and meeting minutes.
  • Research, prepare, format, and proofread reports, presentations, correspondence, and other materials as requested.

Office Operations

  • Coordinate day-to-day office administration and help maintain an organized, welcoming, well-equipped, and functional workplace.
  • Purchase and monitor office supplies, equipment, and other routine operational items, and liaise with building management and office service providers.
  • Maintain records for office access cards, keys, parking fobs, first-aid supplies, fire-safety requirements, and other workplace administration.
  • Maintain an accurate inventory of JABC computers and other assigned property, coordinate equipment purchases and replacement needs, and ensure appropriate backup equipment is available.
  • Coordinate routine IT setup, equipment, software, and approved user-access requirements with JABC’s third-party IT service provider.
  • Maintain assigned administrative records, the general info@jabc.org mailbox, and shared staff resources and information.

HR Administration and Employee Support

  • Provide administrative support for recruitment, including posting vacancies, organizing applications and recruitment files, and supporting hiring process logistics.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including forms, records, equipment, system setup, and employee orientation logistics.
  • Provide administrative support for routine HR processes, maintaining confidentiality and escalating sensitive or complex HR matters to the VP, Finance and Operations.

Employee Engagement and Internal Events

  • Chair and coordinate the Employee Engagement Committee, including meetings, work plans, staff recognition activities, internal events, and follow-up on agreed actions.
  • Administer the Employee Engagement Survey and coordinate the collection, collation, and reporting of results as directed.

Other Tasks

  • Maintain administrative procedures within the role’s area of responsibility and identify and recommend practical improvements to processes, workflows, and staff experience.
  • Provide general administrative support and perform other related duties as assigned by the VP, Finance and Operations.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in business administration, office administration, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative, executive support, office coordination, or similar experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership and/or Boards or Committees; direct Board or Committee support experience is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing meeting materials and recording clear, accurate meeting minutes.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Experience handling confidential information and coordinating multiple recurring deadlines and stakeholders with limited supervision.
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment, familiarity with BC society governance.
  • Experience with CRM databases, such as Salesforce, or HR systems, and IT/service vendor management are assets.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

  • Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong initiative and ability to anticipate requirements, prioritize work, and follow through without frequent direction or reminders.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, maturity, and diplomacy, particularly when working with Board members, senior leaders, and confidential information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading, editing, and document-formatting capabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Solid technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems, applications, and administrative processes quickly.
  • Practical problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset.
  • Positive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach, with a commitment to JABC and its values and mission.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a concise resume and cover letter (as one combined PDF) highlighting their alignment to the role’s qualifications to HR@jabc.org. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Email Subject Line: Governance & Operations Coordinator
File Naming Format: [FirstNameLastName]-Application
Example: JaneDoe-Application

We thank all candidates for their interest in advance. However, due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

An offer of employment with JABC is conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks along with a successful criminal record and vulnerable sector check, as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

If you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact us directly at HR@jabc.org so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. 

If you are interested in joining us but don't see a related position posted, please reach out!  Send your resume and cover letter, highlighting your experience and skills, to HR@jabc.org.

At JA British Columbia, we are dedicated to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage individuals from Indigenous backgrounds, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital for creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, strengthening our organization with diverse perspectives and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, creed (religion), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities, age, or any other grounds prohibited by the B.C. Human Rights Code. 

We acknowledge that our work spans many territories and that our head office resides on the traditional and ancestral unceded shared territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations peoples