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Advisor of Volunteer Programs, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs, Manager of Volunteers, Program Leader
In Canada, the federal government groups and organizes occupations based on a National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. This alis occupation may not reflect the entire NOC group it is part of. Data for the NOC group can apply across multiple occupations.
The NOC system is updated every 5 years to reflect changes in the labour market. Government forms and labour market data may group and refer to an occupation differently, depending on the system used.
Here is how this occupation has been classified over time.
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2006 NOC-S
2011 NOC
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2021 NOC
2023 OaSIS
Managers of volunteers are responsible for volunteer involvement within their organizations. They oversee volunteer engagement within their organization. Engagement includes:
Much of a manager of volunteer resources’ work involves supporting staff who interact with volunteers and demonstrating the rewards of volunteer efforts through statistics and testimonials. They support a collaborative work environment and help staff and volunteers work together. Managers of volunteer resources often work closely with an organization’s executive director, chief executive officer (CEO), or board of directors.
In general, managers of volunteer resources influence opportunities for volunteer contributions and engagement to meet organizational needs. They then match volunteers with opportunities to share their time and talents.
Managers of volunteer resources:
Most managers of volunteer resources work in offices. They may need to travel to meetings during the day and to activities or events during evenings or weekends. They may juggle volunteer management with other roles in the same organization.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2006 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Interest in consulting with social assistance recipients and pensioners to advise and aid them in locating and utitizing a variety of community resources; in referring clients to other social services; in counselling clients living in group homes and halfway houses and assisting in pre-release and release planning; in providing crisis intervention and emergency-shelter services; and in co-ordinating volunteer activities of community and social services organizations
Interest in compiling information to participate in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs; to assess clients' relevant skill strengths and deficits; and in maintaining contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients' overall progress
Interest in assisting clients to sort out options and develop plans of action, and in implementing and organizing the delivery of life-skills workshops, substance-abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social workers and health care professionals
To identify or change your interest codes, complete the Interests Exercise in CAREERinsite.
The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation.
It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.
Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.
A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.
A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.
To fill in or change the values for your abilities, complete the Abilities Exercise in CAREERinsite.
A Quick Guide
You are born with abilities that help you process certain types of information and turn it into action. These abilities influence which skills you can learn more easily.
The abilities or aptitudes shown for this NOC group come from the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB). The GATB measures 9 aptitudes. It groups them into 3 categories: mental, visual, and physical.
The abilities scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 being stronger.
Managers of volunteer resources need:
They should enjoy working with and helping others, bringing together diverse interests, compiling information, and collaboration (both internal and external) for their organization. Thinking outside the box, innovative and inspiring problem-solving skills, and a desire to build a culture of belonging are essential.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
This chart shows which job skills are currently in highest demand for this occupational group. It was created using this occupation's 314 most recent Alberta job postings, collected between Dec 29, 2023 and May 16, 2025.
Review these skills to learn:
| Construction Specialization: Excellent oral communication | 241 |
|---|---|
| Construction Specialization: Client focus | 239 |
| Security and Safety: Criminal record check | 231 |
| Construction Specialization: Excellent written communication | 230 |
| Construction Specialization: Judgement | 219 |
| Construction Specialization: Effective interpersonal skills | 214 |
| Construction Specialization: Flexibility | 214 |
| Construction Specialization: Team player | 203 |
| Construction Specialization: Initiative | 199 |
| Tasks: Administrative and office activities | 191 |
Managers of volunteer resources come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. They may have education or experience in volunteer management, education, human resource management, public relations, community development, marketing, recreation, social work, psychology, or project management. They also need computer skills and the following management abilities:
Volunteer Alberta, Volunteer Centre of Calgary, ECVO, and similar organizations offer short non-credit courses related to volunteer management on an as-needed basis.
The following schools offer programs or courses that are related to this occupation but are not required to enter the field.
To expand or narrow your program options, visit Post-Secondary Programs and start your search with:
Completing a program does not guarantee entrance into an occupation. Before enrolling in an education program, prospective students should look into various sources for education options and employment possibilities. For example, contact associations and employers in this field.
Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) endorses the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA)’s certification program (CVA). It is for individuals who:
CVA certification is not required by law. However, it helps legitimize and strengthen the profession. It also supports the work of volunteer engagement professionals within Canada and internationally.
For more information on the certification process, visit the CCVA website.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Managers of volunteer resources work in not-for-profit, voluntary, and public sector organizations. These may include:
Managers of volunteer resources may work on a part-time, full-time, or contract basis. They often work with small budgets. Most entry level positions are for administrators or coordinators, while senior positions are for managers. Advancement depends on the nature of the organization and the manager’s experience and qualifications.
This section shows the industries where the majority of people in this occupation work. The data is based on the 2016 Census.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Social and community service workers
2016 NOC: 4212
77.9% of people in this occupational group work in:
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
This section shows the short-term demand forecasted for this occupation in Alberta over a 3-year period. It also shows the number of people employed in the occupation.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2024-2026 Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
To see data for all occupations, visit Occupations in Demand.
This section shows the employment outlook for this occupation in Alberta over a 5-year period.
Employment outlook is influenced by a wide variety of factors including:
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups.
Source: 2021-2025 Alberta Regional Occupational Demand Outlook
Annual growth is from 2021 to 2025. New positions created each year are in addition to job openings created by employment turnover.
NOC groups often include several related occupations. Although there is labour market data for the larger NOC group, this occupation makes up only a part of that group. It means data for this occupation may be different than the data shown. For examples, see Note.
Employment turnover is expected to increase as members of the baby boom generation retire over the next few years.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Posted May 13, 2025
Closes May 27, 2025
Vantage Community Services
Posted May 01, 2025
Closes May 31, 2025
Lionsheart Wholeness Centre Inc
Posted April 04, 2025
Closes May 18, 2025
Mariam's Footsteps Inc
Posted March 31, 2025
Closes May 30, 2025
Salaries for managers with full-time, paid positions vary. In general, the highest salaries are in the public sector.
For information about current collective agreements in the public and not-for-profit sectors, see the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website.
In Alberta, this occupation is part of 1 or more 2016 National Occupational Classification (NOC) groups. If there are multiple related NOC groups, select a NOC heading to learn about each one.
Unless otherwise noted, the data shown here is for all industries and all regions in Alberta.
All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production), and other forms of compensation.
To see the full survey data for this NOC group, visit the wage profile.
Other wage sources
To make an informed wage and salary decision, research other wage sources [pdf] to supplement this data.
Good Reliability, represents a CV of between 6.01% and 15.00% and/or fewer than 30 survey observations and/or if survey observations represent less than 50% of all estimated employment for the occupation.
* All wage estimates are hourly except where otherwise indicated. Wages and salaries do not include overtime hours, tips, benefits, profit shares, bonuses (unrelated to production) and other forms of compensation.
Pay brackets for hourly wages
| ALL INDUSTRIES | $41,099 |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture, Recreation | $30,032 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Leasing | $54,052 |
| Educational Services | $47,662 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | $33,510 |
| Other Services (Repair, Personal Services and Related) | $34,430 |
| Public Administration | $74,372 |
Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) website: cvacert.org
Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) website: hsaa.ca
Volunteer Centre of Calgary website: www.volunteerconnector.org/calgary/volunteercalgary
Volunteer Alberta website: volunteeralberta.ab.ca
ECVO website: www.ecvo.ca/what-we-do/volunteerism
Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) website: www.vmpc.ca
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Updated Mar 31, 2025. The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Salary, employment outlook, and educational program information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.
