Job Title: Seniors Community Coordinator
Organization: People for a Healthy Community
Location: Gabriola, British Columbia - Hybrid work model (including remote work, in-office collaboration, and travel within the community)
Reports To: Seniors Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time (30-35 hrs/week)
Annual Salary Range: $27-34 hour
Application Deadline: Send your cover letter and resume to hr@phcgabriola.org. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 10th, 2026, and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

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The Seniors Community Connector provides non-medical support to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults through partnerships with community organizations. This role plays an integral part in bridging the gap between health care and social care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, co-developing personalized wellness plans, providing relationships with organizations that serve seniors. This position has a direct impact on helping older adults age in place while strengthening community connections and supports. This position reports to the Seniors Program Manager.

About Us:

People for a Healthy Community (PHC) exists to provide services and support to residents of Gabriola, Mudge, and DeCourcy Islands throughout their lives, and especially at vulnerable points to improve their health and quality of life in a manner that builds community, maintains dignity and challenges inequities.

 

Through our own initiatives and in collaboration with others, we deliver programming that includes:

• Food programs, ranging from elementary nutrition to family grocery support to seniors’ lunches

• Seniors’ programs ranging from adult activity days to aging in place support

• Providing access to services such as advocacy, caregiver support, hospice, physical and mental health, and transportation.​

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Specific duties include, but are not limited to:​

• Building and maintaining networks within community and strengthen relationships within the community-based senior serving sector;

• Using an asset-based community development approach to identify and mobilize individuals and organizations providing for, and supporting, older adults;

• Connect, liaise, and establish partnerships with local health care professionals to create and maintain referral pathways;

• Prioritize and manage an active caseload of seniors with short-term needs, receiving referrals from health care professionals and community agencies;

• Complete the intake process and conduct comprehensive assessments using a variety of tools to evaluate participants’ strengths, abilities, needs, risks, complex physical requirements, and social needs;

• Develop, and modify when needed, individualized wellness plans using a ‘what matters to you’ approach;

• Maintain a database of participant interactions, wellness plans, reports, etc;

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all matters related to program participants and community partners;

• Engage and participate in learning opportunities such as in community of practice, planning tables, and networking events;

• Support the planning, development, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing seniors’ programs;

• Identify service and program needs through observation, evaluation, and ongoing program development;

• Support the Seniors Program Manager in the training, coordination, and supervision of volunteers.

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Education, Experience & Skills​

• Bachelor’s degree in social service or related human services field or a combination of relevant education and experience;

• Minimum of two years recent related work experience;

• Current Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level 3 (or willingness to obtain);

• Experience working with seniors and individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; 

• Experience leading and facilitating programs and events;

• Strong knowledge of healthy aging, seniors’ issues and challenges, and the community resources, programs, and services available on Gabriola; 

• Excellent collaborative skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts;

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, analytical thinking, problem solving, multi-tasking, and time management skills; 

• Project management skills including the ability to organize priorities, deadlines, and workload; 

• Reflective, a willingness to learn, ability to work independently and self-start;

• Strong technical skills in G-Suite and the ability to learn new systems;

• Ability to obtain a clean criminal record check clearance; 

• Valid BC driver’s licence and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance;

• Previous experience working in a not-for-profit environment is an asset.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

People for a Healthy Community (PHC) is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. In accordance with the BC Human Rights Code, we will not discriminate against any person based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, Indigenous identity, religion, political belief, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or because of a conviction for an offence unrelated to employment. 

 

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that reflects the diverse communities of British Columbia. We still strive to identify and remove barriers to employment, and provide equitable opportunities for hiring, training, and promotion based on skills and abilities. All members of our team are expected to contribute to a respectful workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for non-profit and community social services to hr@phcgabriola.org

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With respect to the peoples of the Snuneymuxw Nation, People for a Healthy Community 

extends our gratitude to those whose land we occupy.

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Applications will be reviewed beginning August 10th, 2026, and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.