Coordinator - Community Health
About the role
Title : Community Health Coordinator
Location : In-person (Charlottetown, PE)
Employment Status : Temporary Full-Time, end date of April 9/2026
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
In this role, you will :
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programs/services meet community needs and align with organizational goals.
- Assist in the deployment of resources (staff, volunteers, health equipment etc.) for program/service delivery.
- Support the development and implementation of training for staff and volunteers involved in program/service delivery.
- Prepare regular program reports and assist with data collection for assessments and program/service evaluations.
- Contribute to the development of new program/service strategies and solutions to improve service delivery.
- Work with local partners, volunteers, and staff to implement program activities.
- Coordinate the logistics of materials, supplies, and equipment for program activities.
- Assist in resource management, including tracking budgets, procurement needs, and reporting requirements.
What we are looking for :
- Qualifications include a minimum of 1-3 years' experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint is required.
- Ability to manage program schedules and timelines; prioritize tasks, track progress, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues, by applying standard procedures and functional or organizational knowledge.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding for individuals with differing cognitive and physical abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the business environment or client requirements.
Working conditions :
- Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
- Drivers Abstract needed for this role.
- As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
- Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
About Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Emergencies The Canadian Red Cross mobilizes its vast network of volunteers to assist when a disaster strikes, working in support of government to deliver relief to impacted communities and people. The Canadian Red Cross also contributes to international disaster responses by raising funds, as well as deploying resources and trained aid workers to support the local Red Cross.
Prevention and safety Through first aid training and water safety programming, the Canadian Red Cross helps Canadians be better equipped to prevent and treat injuries at home and in the workplace, as well as how to be safe in and around the water.
Capacity building The Canadian Red Cross provides support to Red Cross societies around the world to build capacity to be better able to able to respond to crises.
Community health The Canadian Red Cross delivers services to promote community health, in partnership with provincial governments.
Fundamental Principles Our network is vast, but our approach is simple. All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
Coordinator - Community Health
About the role
Title : Community Health Coordinator
Location : In-person (Charlottetown, PE)
Employment Status : Temporary Full-Time, end date of April 9/2026
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.
In this role, you will :
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programs/services meet community needs and align with organizational goals.
- Assist in the deployment of resources (staff, volunteers, health equipment etc.) for program/service delivery.
- Support the development and implementation of training for staff and volunteers involved in program/service delivery.
- Prepare regular program reports and assist with data collection for assessments and program/service evaluations.
- Contribute to the development of new program/service strategies and solutions to improve service delivery.
- Work with local partners, volunteers, and staff to implement program activities.
- Coordinate the logistics of materials, supplies, and equipment for program activities.
- Assist in resource management, including tracking budgets, procurement needs, and reporting requirements.
What we are looking for :
- Qualifications include a minimum of 1-3 years' experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint is required.
- Ability to manage program schedules and timelines; prioritize tasks, track progress, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to identify and resolve issues, by applying standard procedures and functional or organizational knowledge.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy and understanding for individuals with differing cognitive and physical abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the business environment or client requirements.
Working conditions :
- Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
- Drivers Abstract needed for this role.
- As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
- Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
- If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
About Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
We help people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.
Emergencies The Canadian Red Cross mobilizes its vast network of volunteers to assist when a disaster strikes, working in support of government to deliver relief to impacted communities and people. The Canadian Red Cross also contributes to international disaster responses by raising funds, as well as deploying resources and trained aid workers to support the local Red Cross.
Prevention and safety Through first aid training and water safety programming, the Canadian Red Cross helps Canadians be better equipped to prevent and treat injuries at home and in the workplace, as well as how to be safe in and around the water.
Capacity building The Canadian Red Cross provides support to Red Cross societies around the world to build capacity to be better able to able to respond to crises.
Community health The Canadian Red Cross delivers services to promote community health, in partnership with provincial governments.
Fundamental Principles Our network is vast, but our approach is simple. All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.