Category: Career Opportunities

School Age Program Coordinator 1 – Part-Time, Permanent Internal/External Job Posting #CH27-26-01
Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies, and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives, and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

The Early Years department at CNH promotes and delivers quality of care and age-appropriate services and programs to children and families in the Renfrew Collingwood Community. We value rewarding partnerships with the families and children we serve. We believe that every child has the right to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment and that parents should be able to access affordable, high quality, publicly funded, community delivered services, that meet the needs of the family.

JOB OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be able to:
- Apply contemporary Early Childhood practices within a Reggio Emilia inspired program
- Lead a team to plan and implement a quality School Age Childcare program for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and colleagues
- Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing
- Lead and actively participate in field trips, including activities such as walking and using public transportation
- Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework
- Demonstrate understanding of and respect for the competency of young children
- Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
- Participate in ongoing professional development
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 19 years of age and eligible to work in Canada
- SACC Certification, Early Childhood License to Practice or Responsible Adult Training required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
- Experience working in a licensed School Age Childcare Program
- Current First Aid certificate required
- Strong program planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills required
- Understanding of Emergent Curriculum/Reggio Emilia Philosophy
- Ability to work within a multicultural/intercultural environment
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Preference is given to candidates who are members of the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
JOB DETAILS

Compensation and Benefits
- Salaryrange: $25.52-26.86 + $6 Wage Enhancement per hour for ECE certified staff (subject to improvement)
- Extended health and dental benefits, and pension plan
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year plus paid sick days
Schedule: 31 hours per week (Split Shifts AM/PM, full time hours during school closures)

Location: Graham Bruce School Age Childcare Program (onsite at 3633 Tanner Street)

Expected Start date: August 31, 2026

This is a unionized position covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936.

A successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC). Relevant convictions will be considered in relation to the responsibilities of the position and will not automatically exclude applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Sabrina Bantog

Manager of Childcare Human Resources

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Email: sbantog@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CH27-26-01

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position and will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly. No phone calls please.
June 8, 2026
School Age Program Coordinator 1 – Part-Time, Term-Certain (Mat leave) Internal/External Job Posting #CH18-26-01
Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies, and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives, and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

The Early Years department at CNH promotes and delivers quality of care and age-appropriate services and programs to children and families in the Renfrew Collingwood Community. We value rewarding partnerships with the families and children we serve. We believe that every child has the right to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment and that parents should be able to access affordable, high quality, publicly funded, community delivered services, that meet the needs of the family.

JOB OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be able to:
- Apply contemporary Early Childhood practices within a Reggio Emilia inspired program
- Lead a team to plan and implement a quality School Age Childcare program for young children, maintain healthy relationships and communicate effectively and respectfully with children, families and colleagues
- Be familiar with the expectations and requirements of Community Care Licensing
- Lead and actively participate in field trips, including activities such as walking and using public transportation
- Support each child’s holistic development using the BC Early Learning Framework
- Demonstrate understanding of and respect for the competency of young children
- Be aware of and work within the ECEBC Code of Ethics
- Participate in ongoing professional development
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 19 years of age and eligible to work in Canada
- SACC Certification, Early Childhood License to Practice or Responsible Adult Training required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory position
- Experience working in a licensed School Age Childcare Program
- Current First Aid certificate required
- Strong program planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills required
- Understanding of Emergent Curriculum/Reggio Emilia Philosophy
- Ability to work within a multicultural/intercultural environment
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Preference is given to candidates who are members of the Early Childhood Educators of BC (ECEBC)
JOB DETAILS

Compensation and Benefits
- Salaryrange: $25.52-26.86 + $6 Wage Enhancement per hour for ECE certified staff (subject to improvement)
- Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year plus paid sick days
Schedule: 31 hours per week (Split Shifts AM/PM, full time hours during school closures)

Location: Collingwood Neighbourhood School (located on site at 3417 Euclid Street)

Expected Start date: August 31, 2026

Expected End date: June 30, 2027 *Subject to change

This is a unionized position covered by a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 1936.

A successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC). Relevant convictions will be considered in relation to the responsibilities of the position and will not automatically exclude applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2IA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Sabrina Bantog

Manager of Childcare Human Resources

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5288 Joyce Street Vancouver, BC V5R 6C9

Email: sbantog@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #CH18-26-01

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position and will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly. No phone calls please.
June 8, 2026
Physiotherapist – Casual, PT, Internal/External Job Posting #HC01-26-05
Job Posting HC01-26-05, RISE Community Health Centre

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs.

RISE Community Health Centre (CHC) is the newest department of Collingwood Neighbourhood House. RISE is a community-based CHC that is part of the Primary Care Network strategy and funded by the Ministry of Health. RISE supports the health and well-being of Renfrew-Collingwood residents who are facing barriers to achieving health by offering community-based primary care and health promotion services. Populations of focus include Newcomers, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, Isolated Seniors, Youth, people experiencing Homelessness, those working in the Sex Trade, and those experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Services are delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team, working in partnership with other Collingwood Neighbourhood House departments and partnering agencies.

This is an incredible opportunity be part of the RISE CHC team, where you will work with committed and passionate professionals in the provision of integrated, high quality, holistic health services. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2SIA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join the RISE Community Health Centre Team at CNH. The position provides individual physiotherapy treatment to RISE CHC Primary Care Clients and group physio-related health workshops to the broader Renfrew-Collingwood Community. The Physiotherapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary primary health care team, in collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Registered Nurses, Dietitians, Counsellors, Social Workers, Community health workers, medical office assistants and more. Referrals to physiotherapy are made in-house and collaboration of care is well supported amongst all team members. The physiotherapist will utilize their skill-set by providing manual therapy, exercise teaching, home program prescription, and education.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
- Preferred two years or more of experience providing physiotherapy as part of an interdisciplinary team in a community setting
- Training and demonstrated ability to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment related across the lifespan, to clients with a variety of orthopedic conditions including but not limited to sprains/strains, tendinopathies, chronic pain syndrome, posture correction, concussion therapy and vestibular rehabilitation
- Demonstrated ability to provide physio-related health teaching in a group setting
- An egalitarian philosophy and non-judgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, age, race, sexual orientation, language, ability and more)
- Ability to provide services through outreach
- Previous experience providing culturally safe, trauma-informed care to marginalized populations
- Ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse team
- Ability to employ teaching strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients, families and groups in planning and self-management of care
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, one-on-one and in group settings, with colleagues, clients and their families
- Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage challenging behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques
- Broad knowledge of mental health issues and substance use and treatment, including harm reduction approaches
- Broad knowledge of local community health and social service resources and referral options
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Computer literacy to operate computerized information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software
ASSETS
- Additional languages relevant to the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood
- Dry Needling / IMS certification
- Acupuncture certification
- Manual Therapy certification
- Pilates Certification
JOB DETAILS
- Salary range: $42.56–$52.82/hour (based on years of experience)
  - five percent (5%) of pay for all hours worked in lieu of Statutory Holiday Pay
  - Six percent (6%) of your straight time pay in lieu of vacations
- Schedule: This position is to provide sick leave and vacation coverage. For the month of July, the schedule will be two days per week, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, which includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break and two paid fifteen‑minute (15) coffee breaks per day.
- Location: RISE Community Health Centre, 5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4H1
- Expected Start Date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, CNH will not consider your job application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all factors being equal, first priority will be given to qualified local and internal applicants.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Nilam Khoja

Community Health Centre Manager, RISE Community Health Centre

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4H1

Email: risechc@cnh.bc.ca

Please quote reference #HC01-26-05

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We thank all individuals who apply for this position and will be contacting shortlisted candidates directly. No phone calls please.
June 4, 2026
Request for proposals: IT consultant
Please note: The first round of applications will be reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025. Position will be vacant until filled.

Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is seeking a Canadian IT consultant or firm to support a comprehensive review and improvement of our technology systems. This work will include assessing our infrastructure, auditing current IT practices, enhancing cybersecurity, improving data collection and digital safety, and supporting staff training on new tools and systems.

Background

CNH is a non-profit organization that provides community programs and services to residents of Renfrew-Collingwood in East Vancouver. Our mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies, and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs. We offer programs and services in areas such as childcare, healthcare, recreation, seniors, youth, newcomers, arts and culture, food justice and community engagement.

As our organization has grown—most notably with the recent addition of a health care centre and a continually expanding range of programs—our technology needs have become more diverse and complex. This growth presents an important opportunity to develop a comprehensive IT plan that aligns with our current operations and supports future needs. With a wide range of users, systems, and service areas, we are seeking an IT contractor to help us assess our existing infrastructure and practices, identify gaps, and build a more coordinated, efficient, and responsive approach to technology across the organization.

CNH employs approximately 68 full-time and 133 part-time staff and more than 200 volunteers. Key functions and programming include: childcare, community development, health care, newcomers, seniors, food, and recreation. We serve over 20,000 unique participants and manage an organizational budget of almost $14M.

Scope of Work & Key Activities

The consultant will have to lead a comprehensive review of CNH’s technology infrastructure, practices, and systems, with the goal of supporting a coordinated, efficient, and future-ready IT environment that reflects the scale and diversity of CNH’s programs and services. The work will prioritize functionality, staff support, and practical improvements, while also identifying long-term strategic needs. The consultant will work collaboratively with staff across departments and leadership to ensure findings and recommendations are aligned with CNH’s operations and values.

Key Activities & Deliverables

1. Organizational IT Assessment
- Conduct a full review of CNH’s current technology infrastructure and systems, including hardware, software, and network configuration.
- Review current IT-related procedures, policies, and practices (e.g., onboarding/offboarding with respect to IT, data storage, internal communication).
- Evaluate the use and effectiveness of key platforms such as Microsoft 365, point-of-sale (POS), accounting (SAGE), payroll systems (Rise People), health centre Cortico and EMR (Oscar), pharmacy software (WinRx)
2. Staff and Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage CNH staff and key participants to understand their IT-related needs, pain points, and suggestions for improvement.
- Gather input on current training gaps and technology adoption challenges.
3. Digital Tools and Data Systems
- Assess current data collection methods and systems (e.g., POS-based data tracking and reporting), with the aim of improving data quality and integration.
- Provide recommendations for a more comprehensive and efficient system for collecting participant data and program outcomes.
4. Systems and Process Improvement
- Provide practical recommendations for improving processes such as onboarding/offboarding, internal communication, and file management (on both server and cloud (Teams/OneDrive/SharePoint).
- Recommend improvements to phone, payment systems and communication systems to better support a hybrid, multi-site work environment.
- Engage with health centre’s clinical and administrative teams to evaluate EMR usage and propose enhancements in areas such as eForms, documentation templates, and process workflows
5. Cybersecurity and Digital Safety
- Conduct a general review of digital safety practices and cybersecurity risks.
- Identify any high-priority vulnerabilities and recommend basic protections to ensure data privacy and system integrity.
- Evaluate IT systems for adherence to HIPAA privacy and security policies and propose enhancements to ensure full compliance.
6. Training, Documentation, and Knowledge Transfer
- Develop or recommend staff training resources on Microsoft 365 and any new systems or tools.
- Produce user manuals or guidelines for standard IT procedures (e.g., email best practices, file management, security protocols).
- Develop preventative maintenance strategies for health centre and pharmacy equipment and contribute to efficient update procedure and break/fix support workflows
7. Final Report and Implementation Plan

Deliver a final report that includes:
- A summary of findings
- Short- and long-term recommendations
- Suggested implementation timelines
- Estimated costs for major changes (e.g., hardware/software upgrades, new systems)
- Present the report to CNH leadership and offer a debrief session to discuss the plan and next steps.
Budget & Timeline

The total project budget is $100,000 CAD, with approximately $80,000 CAD allocated for the core contract. Remaining funds are reserved for additional work or contingencies.

Work is expected to begin as soon as possible. Timeline and work hours can be included in the proposal. Preferred project duration would be approximately 6-10 months.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals must include:
- Consultant qualifications and relevant experience; Experience in non-profit, community health, or medical sectors is considered an asset
- A work plan detailing approach, timelines, and engagement strategy
- Description of deliverables and estimated costs
- Expected compensation
- At least two references from previous work or contracts
Application Process

The first round of applications will be reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025. Position will be vacant until filled.

Please direct your proposal or any questions to Sanjeev Karwal at skarwal@cnh.bc.ca.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our organization and look forward to hearing from you.
July 28, 2025