Powell River, Bc Peer support workers Jobs – 7 Openings This Week

Support Worker - OPS (casual)
Lift Community Services of qathet Society —Powell River, BC
- $29.76–$31.64 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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Youth Peer Support Worker
The John Howard Society of North Island —Courtenay, BC
- $26.49–$30.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
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Substance Use and Mental Health Support and Recovery Worker
Island Health —Courtenay, BC
- $33.49–$35.31 an hour
Residential Recovery Support Worker
Comox Valley Transition Society —Courtenay, BC
- From $32.51 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
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Harm Reduction Worker
SOLID Outreach Society —Courtenay, BC
- $28.00–$31.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Residential Worker B
The Salvation Army —Courtenay, BC
- $24.73–$25.73 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification

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Support Worker - OPS (casual)

Lift Community Services of qathet Society
Powell River, BC

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Job details

Temporary | Casual
14 days ago

Skills

High school diploma or GED
Organizational skills

Full job description

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position

As a member of the Overdoes Prevention Site (OPS) team, the Support Worker assists people who use substances by providing harm reduction services, supporting referrals to health and social services, and encouraging safe use practices in a welcoming, low-barrier environment. The role contributes to a respectful and safe space by collaborating with peers, staff, and community partners, and supporting participants in accessing the resources they choose.

Overview

Job status: Casual
Job title: Support Worker - OPS
Hours of Work: As needed
Work site: Overdose Prevention Site
Date Posted: July 7, 2026
Close Date: July 21, 2026
Hourly wage: $29.76 – $31.64 per hour
Reports to: Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

High school completion required.
Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources.
Experience in social services, community health, harm reduction, or a related field.
Understanding of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices.
Ability to de-escalate conflict in a non-violent manner.
Awareness of local “street culture.”
Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide respectful, non-judgmental support to diverse participants
Knowledge of harm reduction principles, overdose response, and substance use services
Ability to recognize signs of distress and respond appropriately in crisis situations
Effective verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to connect participants with community, health, and social service resources
Strong observation, documentation, and record-keeping skills
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Ability to maintain cleanliness, follow infection control practices, and support site operations
Strong organizational skills, including inventory monitoring and basic administrative support
Ability to remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

Company Overview

Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.

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