Program Coordinator - Food Insecurity

Based On Current And Evolving Opportunities, The Successful Candidate Will Support

Working in the McMaster Children's Hospital Child & Youth Ambulatory Services and serving both the McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) and Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre (RJCHC), the Program Coordinator will support the execution of various initiatives, with a key focus on the MCH (MUMC/RJCHC) Food Insecurity Strategy.

• Manage relationships with new and existing donors and engage in outreach duties in the community
• Communicate with partners within MCH and external organizations. This will include performing internal communications without our hospital organization as well as with current and potential community partners
• In conjunction with the Food Insecurity Strategy Group Co-Chairs, will also set priorities for the program
• Program development, delivery and evaluation
• Supporting small teams of volunteers within break-out groups
• Perform marketing strategies
• Schedule program work, oversee daily operations and coordinate the activities of the program
• The coordinator will be asked to monitor program budgets and maintain records pertaining to projects

The program coordinator will work closely with Committee/Woring Group chairs and provide support to these committees/working groups and will be directly accountable to the Clinical Manager.

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Administration and financial skills
• Willingness to participate in a criminal reference check
• Excellent critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills, and collaboration with broad stakeholders
• Bachelor's Level Degree or Diploma in health sciences, public health, or related area
• Valid driver's permit and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience with non-profit program development, leadership and communications
• Actively supports/promotes health team functioning and solution focused approaches
• Fluency in French will be considered an asset
• Experience in working within an equity, diversity, inclusion framework, including experience or familiarity with community-based programming and social determinants of health
• Proficiency in the use of computer software and online platforms (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point, miscellaneous graphics software, diverse social media platforms

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Job

Administrative/Service

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

McMaster Children's Hospital

Organization

MCH Paeds Ambulatory

Status

Temporary

Hours per week

37.5

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

Non Union Employees

Minimum Salary

32.5200

Maximum Salary

41.6900

Post Date

Jun 20, 2023, 11:00:00 PM

Jun 27, 2023, 10:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

McMaster Children's Hospital is the regional academic centre for pediatric acute care, rehabilitation developmental and mental health services. Housed within the HHS family, McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) has staked a position as one of Canada's leading children's hospitals, serving a regional population of over 2.5 Million and growing. We are home to one of the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, Canada's largest neonatal intensive care unit, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children's cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health. The McMaster University Medical Centre site of the Hamilton Health Sciences is home to the MCH Child & Youth Ambulatory Services Portfolio, which consists of specialized and subspecialized outpatient pediatric medical and surgical clinics, as well developmental and rehabilitation services offered across two sites: McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC) and the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (RJCHC). The MCH Child & Youth Ambulatory Services deliver more than 200,000 visits per year across 50+ clinics. At HHS, we are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

This position is temporary until March 31, 2024.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement