peer support worker
Posted on February 02, 2026 by Employer details Comox Valley Transition Society
Job details
Education : College / CEGEP or equivalent experience.
Work site environment : Child welfare; Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance).
Work setting : Associations and non-profit organizations.
Location
Salary
$31.56 per hour; 12.5 to 37.5 hours per week.
Employment terms
Casual employment Part-time leading to full time.
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Languages
English
Responsibilities
Prepare reports or case histories.
Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.Perform administrative tasks.Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.Housekeeping activities.Food preparation.Provide suicide and crisis intervention.Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.Manage knowledge.Credentials
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)Emergency child care first aid and CPRMental health first aid CertificateNon-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) CertificateCultural Awareness TrainingFirst Aid CertificateCPR CertificateFood Safety CertificateTarget audience
FamiliesFemalesComputer and technology knowledge
Electronic mailMS OfficeArea of work experience
Community service organizationSecurity and safety
Criminal record checkChild Abuse Registry checkDriver's validity licence checkDriving record check (abstract)Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationJudgementClient focusExcellent written communicationFlexibilityInitiativeTeam playerBenefits
Financial benefits
As per collective agreementOther benefits
Learning / training paid by employerOther benefitsParking availableWellness programWho can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are :
a Canadian citizena permanent resident of Canadaa temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permitDo not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-02-16
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