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Program Resource Worker
Lookout Housing and Health
Vancouver, BC
- Part-time
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Lookout Housing and Health

Peer Support Worker

Surrey, BC, Canada

$29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement) · Part-time

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Pay: $29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Dec 11, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 11, 2026

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Date: Nov 6, 2026

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part Time - Temporary until incumbent return

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

ICM Surrey

Days and Hours of work

Thursday through Sunday

Shift times will be 0800 – 1600 Hours

Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Peer Support Worker – Intensive Case Management Team, reports to the Health Programs Manager, or designate. The position works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Peer Support Worker provides services for individuals with substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health issues and complex challenges related to health, homelessness and poverty. The Peer Support Worker has lived experience, similar to ICMT clients being served, and acts as a resource to the team, and assists individuals as identified in the care plan. The Peer Support Worker may interact with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the support of the individual.

Job Duties

Provides support for those individuals registered to the ICMT, as identified in their individual care plan.
Provides a peer perspective of lived experience to the participants of ICMT and community groups.
Attends community drop-ins, as a way of developing relationships with potential and current participants of ICMT.
Provides support in psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and other related services
Welcomes new participants to Lookout, informing of services and making connections by providing peer support.
Participates as a team member with other staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by performing duties such as responding to emergencies and supporting others through methods such as sharing knowledge and information.
Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Qualifications & Competence

Lived experience similar to ICMT individuals being served and a willingness to identify as a peer.
Two (2) years of recent, related experience working with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Training in Peer Support or Human Services Field, such as a certificate in Substance Use would be consider an asset.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, with an awareness of current mental health issues and the Surrey area.
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and activities
Must work well under stress, which may result from exposure to difficult behaviors
Ability to have a kind manner with people, be a good communicator and work well as a team member.
Good listening ability, non-judgmental, patient, and non-controlling.
Must be creative, quick thinking, with good problem solving abilities.
Current OFA 1 First Aid required
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Clearance

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until November 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

c. BCGEU

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Responsibilities

Provide peer support to people enrolled in the Intensive Case Management Team, following their care plans and drawing on relevant lived experience. Build connections with participants and community groups, support rehabilitation and harm reduction, and contribute to a safe, responsive team environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have relevant lived experience and be willing to identify as a peer, along with two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Required qualifications include current OFA 1 First Aid, vulnerable sector criminal record clearance, and successful respirator fit testing; peer support or human services training is an asset.

Skills

Peer Support
Mental Health Support
Substance Use Support
Harm Reduction
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Active Listening
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Crisis Response
Relationship Building
Non-Judgmental Support
First Aid
Health And Safety

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Keywords

Peer Support
Intensive Case Management
Lived Experience
Mental Health
Substance Use
Concurrent Disorders
Homelessness
Poverty
Social Services
Individual Care Plans
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Harm Reduction
Community Outreach
Crisis Response
Teamwork
Problem Solving
OFA 1 First Aid
Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Clearance
Respirator Fit Testing
WorkSafeBC
Health And Safety

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