Volunteer Services Advisor - Limited Term
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
Calgary Stampede
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Volunteer / Humanitarian, Community Health, Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Volunteer Services Advisor - Limited Term Full Time
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over 2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.
As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.
The Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer organizations in the world, where thousands of volunteers contribute leadership, time and energy to organize community events and activities, including the annual Stampede festival.
Position Summary
The Volunteer Services Advisor will have a deep understanding of Human Resources and work as part of a team that is focused on providing strategic support and guidance to the Stampede’s over 2,500 dedicated volunteers and their staff partners. Working closely with the Volunteer Services team under the oversight of the Director, Volunteer Services, the Volunteer Services Advisor will be responsible for building successful relationships with volunteers, managing a broad variety of volunteer and volunteer committee matters and facilitating resolutions and support for the volunteers and committees.
Note:
This is a 12 Month Limited Term Contract
Closing Date:
January 30, 2026
Responsibilities
Support the governance and strategic direction of the organization by facilitating the delivery of the volunteer program and supporting the advancement of volunteer engagement and volunteer/employee engagement strategies and initiativesRecommend and support new and ongoing volunteer-related processes, policies, and procedures with an opportunity to lead projects and initiativesLiaise with committees to understand how they work and develop partnershipsPartner with committee leaders to provide proactive HR guidance on people strategies, succession planning and talent developmentAssist committees with developing appropriate role descriptions and terms of reference, based on committee needsAct as the first point of contact for committee leaders and volunteers on volunteer relations matters, providing guidance on performance management, conflict resolution and workplace issues. Where required, conduct investigations in alignment with the objectives of the organizationMonitor, support, motivate and recognize volunteers and their workAssist in the development of presentation materials and delivery of volunteer and staff liaison training and orientation sessionsDraft communications in alignment with the Stampede’s practices and management’s direction, including researching and developing article content for volunteer newsletters/notices that celebrate volunteering and highlight volunteersAssist in the development and coordination of volunteer eventsPromote volunteering internally and externallyConduct volunteer exit interviews as directedWork collaboratively with the Volunteer Services Advisor team to manage the volunteer inboxWork collaboratively with the Volunteer Services team to assist with committee and event volunteer onboarding processes, database management and maintenanceWork collaboratively with the Manager, Systems & Accreditation and the Accreditation team to ensure volunteer accreditation during the Stampede festival is accurate, with appropriate access given to volunteers. This role will assist with solutioning any concerns that may arise during that timeframeAttend meetings and events as appropriate. On occasion, some evening and weekend meeting attendance may be requiredOther administrative duties as assignedQualific…
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