Youth Peer Support Worker

Education, Training and Experience

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
• Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided annually).
• Position requires Union Membership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of peer support values, ethics, and recovery-oriented practice.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and active listening skills.
• Ability to engage youth using strengths-based, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approaches.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, harm reduction, and community support systems.
• Ability to support youth with system navigation and self-advocacy.
• Strong facilitation skills for group-based workshops and activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated cultural humility, inclusivity, and anti-oppressive practice.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Shift/Schedule/Hours per week

• Regular part-time, 25 hours per week; 4 days a week over Monday to Friday with hours between 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, final schedule to be determined
• Expected Start Date: ASAP

Wage/Salary

• starting at $27.54/hour
• Grid Level: 11

Application Deadline

• Position will remain open until filled
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the communities we proudly serve, while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations including queer, trans, and two-spirit people. In our words and actions, we recognize the challenges for those facing inequalities, while acknowledging our privilege, as we continuously strive to remove bias and reduce barriers that individuals may experience in the hiring and job-seeking process. We invite feedback from all applications who apply for roles within the Agency.