Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,313
Employers: 426

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $29.88Across 186 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,656Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 8%100 listings
On-site: 92%1,212 listings

Employers hiring include Home Instead (38), Fraser Health (36), Vancouver Coastal Health (33).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Registered Clinical Social Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, British Columbia
Temporary
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Social Worker, Transitional Housing Support
Tropicana Community Services
Toronto, Ontario · Scarborough, Ontario
Full-time · Contract
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Tropicana Community Services, a Toronto-based multiservice organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with…
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Social and Community Service Worker - Canada Summer Job
The Mustard SEED Society
Calgary, Alberta
Part-time
The Social and Community Service Worker will assist community participants in accessing resources, participating in programs, as well as maintaining a safe and welcoming environment where…
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Recovery Peer Support Worker
The Mustard SEED Society
Calgary, Alberta
Part-time
…help participants strengthen their recovery capital, access community resources, and successfully transition to stable housing? The Mustard Seed is seeking a compassionate and dedicated…
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[B] Mental Health Support Worker Regular Part Time [BRV MHSW DE2 0.70] AgeCare Riverview
AgeCare
Medicine Hat, Alberta · AgeCare Riverview
Part-time
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Registered Social Worker – Black Youth Mentorship and Wraparound Support
African Canadian Civic Engagement Council
Edmonton, Alberta
Part-time
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Community Support Worker - Casual
BGC Okanagan
Summerland, British Columbia
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PSYCHOÉDUCATEUR-PSYCHOEDUCATOR
Centre de santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava
Kuujjuaq (Village), Quebec · KUUJJUAQ, Quebec
Full-time · Temporary
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Caregiver
Spark Lifecare
Cornwall, Ontario
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy…
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Caregiver
Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
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Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
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Child and Youth Worker
Spark Lifecare
Kemptville, Ontario
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Child and Youth Worker
Spark Lifecare
Kingston, Ontario
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Spark Lifecare
Ottawa, Ontario
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Developmental Service Worker
Spark Lifecare
Cornwall, Ontario
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Developmental Service Worker
Spark Lifecare
Kingston, Ontario
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Social Worker Case Manager (MSW)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Richmond, British Columbia
Temporary
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Community Support Worker
The Mustard SEED Society
Calgary, Alberta
Part-time
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Toronto, Ontario
Part-time
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Calgary, Alberta
…mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their…
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Calgary, Alberta
…mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their…
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Peer Support Worker
Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr
Calgary, AB
$49,413 to $54,912 CAD / year
Contract
…create a supportive and culturally enriching environment for our…
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Social Worker - MSW
Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Other
…responsible for providing advanced clinical and consultative social work services to clients and families focusing on how the client’s relationships are affected by their environment.…
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Community Mental Health Worker - Adult - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Portage la Prairie, MB
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Full-time

Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr

Peer Support Worker

Calgary, AB, Canada

Pay: $49,413 to $54,912 CAD / year
Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

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Original job description

Are you passionate about leveraging your lived experience with mental health, substance use, poverty, homelessness and / or food insecurity to make a meaningful impact? Do you possess the skills to bridge cultural connections and provide both immediate assistance and comprehensive guidance? If so, we encourage you to apply today and contribute your dedication and innovative ideas to The Alex, where you can help create a supportive and culturally enriching environment for our community.

What We Do:

Since 1973, The Alex has been a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing integrated primary health care, community support services, and housing-focused programs to individuals and families who experience barriers to accessing traditional health, housing, and social service systems. Services are grounded in principles of health equity, low-barrier access, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, harm reduction, and person-centered care.

The Street Team provides proactive outreach to individuals who are disconnected from traditional services, combining social work and peer support to deliver harm reduction supplies, crisis response, referrals, and naloxone training and distribution.

Reporting to the Team Lead and working collaboratively with the broader team of professionals at The Alex, the Peer Support Worker (PSW) draws upon their own lived experience to encourage and empower individuals who are living with addictions, mental health, physical health, and social complexities. Working from a recovery orientated framework with principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, the Peer Support Worker will provide immediate assistance for clients to access basic needs, and support to navigate health and social support. Additionally, this role will support programs, engage community members, and respond to critical incidents.

This is a full-time, contract position until approx. Dec 1, 2026.

Cover letters are highly encouraged.

What You Will Do:

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to provide culturally appropriate, holistic, episodic care to vulnerable populations in our community.
Ensure clients and professionals are welcomed promptly, appropriately, and are supported effectively.
Provide support during crisis/emergency situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques and/or motivational interviewing skills as appropriate.
Offer an empathetic, listening ear to clients.
Engage in supportive conversation with clients to explore, coordinate, advocate and connect to internal and external services and resources designed to meet the clients’ needs.
Be a creative problem solver and have the ability to think outside the box in order to help clients achieve success where they formerly have not.
Assist clients with needs related to housing, entitlements/benefits, employment, education, and community integration.
Adhere to Peer Support Canada’s Code of Conduct and Standards of Practice.
Provide client-centered and culturally informed services.
Support and assist with group programming for participants and staff relevant to lived experience.
Complete data collection and documentation with precision, adhering to agency policies and procedures.
Support and attend client appointments on and off site.
Maintain client confidentiality and clear boundaries.
Represent the program and the agency in the community in a professional manner
Operate an Alex fleet vehicle safely to support program delivery, including occasional transportation of clients to approved community destinations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Completion of the CMHA Calgary School of Peer Support course considered a strong asset.
Demonstrated commitment in peer support context working with individuals with health concerns, which may include and focus on mental health, substance use, poverty, homelessness and food insecurity.
Lived experience navigating the health and social care systems is an asset.
Superior engagement skills and excitement for new opportunities.
Base level computer skills.
Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and team culture.
High level of initiative and self-motivation.
Flexible and adaptable.
High level of self-awareness.
Determined and committed to excellence.
Training in any of the following is considered an asset: Applied Suicide Intervention Training, Mental Health First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing.
Working knowledge base of local resources for housing, mental health, addiction, community support, finances, etc.
First Aid (Basic or Intermediate) – Level C CPR & AED within 30 days of hire date; certification must be valid for a minimum of 6 months upon hire.
Class 5 driver’s license, personal vehicle for business use, and clean 3-year drivers abstract are required.
Minimum of 21 years of age and three (3) years of driving experience is required to drive an Alex fleet vehicle.
A satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal record clearance and child welfare intervention check are required.
Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is preferred.

Work Environment and Hours:

The Alex Community Health Centre (2840 – 2Ave SE, Calgary, AB) and outreach.
Standard hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
1.0 FTE (37.5 hrs / week).
Continuously requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.
Occasionally requires driving as part of work duties.
Occasionally involves physical action requiring the ability to bend/crouch, reach above shoulder height, kneel/crawl, and carry objects (less than 20 Ibs) frequently throughout the shift.
Frequent time outside in all weather conditions.

Driving on behalf of The Alex:

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes and driving an Alex fleet vehicle. Successful candidates must show proof of a class 5 driver's license, a personal vehicle, and a clean 3-year drivers abstract. Candidates must consent to the possibility of an annual driver's abstract review to meet our insurance provider’s requirements. Driving a fleet vehicle at The Alex requires that staff are at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three (3) years’ driving experience. Mileage will be reimbursed in alignment with the CRA guidelines.

How to apply:

If you are as passionate as we are about making a difference in people’s lives, please visit our career centre: Jobs at The Alex | The Alex.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will make every effort to accommodate candidate’s schedules and needs in all parts of the hiring process.

The Alex is committed to embedding the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity across the organization. We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by equity-seeking groups and encourage (but not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.

In accordance with our strategic priorities, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as racialized* or Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, or Inuit).

*The term “racialized” is used here instead of the more outdated and inaccurate terms “racial minority, “visible minority”, “person of colour”, or “non-White”.

For further information about The Alex and its programs, we encourage you to visit our website at www.thealex.ca

At The Alex, we place a high value on strong, ethical, and professional relationships between clients and primary care providers. Clear boundaries are essential to ensuring safe, respectful, and effective care. To protect clients, medical professionals and staff, employees and contractors of The Alex are not permitted to access internal physicians, nurses, mental health clinicians, or other allied health professional services during their employment.

We recognize that some applicants may have had, or may currently have, meaningful care relationships with The Alex at the time of applying. If you are currently a client and wish to continue in our recruitment process, you are asked to disclose your service provider relationship. Should you be hired, you will be required to transition your care to an external provider within your first 90 days of employment and maintain this external care relationship for the duration of your employment. Reasonable extensions of the 90-day deadline may be considered where absolutely necessary and in the sole discretion of The Alex.

This approach helps us maintain clear boundaries, uphold professional standards, and protect our workers’ rights to privacy and confidentiality.

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

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Responsibilities

The Peer Support Worker leverages lived experience to empower individuals facing addictions, mental health challenges, and social complexities. They provide immediate assistance for basic needs, navigate health and social services, and support community outreach programs.

Requirements

Requires lived experience with mental health or substance use and a valid Class 5 driver's license with a personal vehicle. Completion of the CMHA Calgary School of Peer Support and certifications in crisis intervention or first aid are strong assets.

Skills

Peer Support
Crisis Intervention
De-escalation Techniques
Motivational Interviewing
Case Management
Trauma-Informed Care
Harm Reduction
Cultural Safety
Advocacy
Data Collection
Problem Solving
Community Outreach
Client Engagement
Boundary Setting
Confidentiality
Driving

Benefits

3-weeks’ vacation
Medical and Dental Coverage
Health / Wellness Spending Accounts
RRSP
Mortgage Repayment Accelerator Program
Personal Days
Floating Holiday
Sick/Wellness Days
Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
Professional Development

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Lived Experience
Mental Health
Substance Use
Homelessness
Food Insecurity
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Practice
Person-Centered Care
CMHA Calgary School of Peer Support
Applied Suicide Intervention Training
Mental Health First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
First Aid Level C
CPR
AED
Vulnerable Sector Check
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Calls to Action
Social Services
Primary Health Care
Community Support
Crisis Response
Naloxone Training
Health Equity
Low-Barrier Access
Cultural Safety
Peer Support Canada Code of Conduct
Holistic Care
Outreach

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