Peer Support Worker – Hepatitis C

The North Lambton Community Health Centre is a community-governed health centre serving identified priority populations in a defined catchment area. The Centre operates multiple sites in Ontario: Forest, Kettle & Stony Point, Watford, and Sarnia. Our interdisciplinary team provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services.

As part of the Harm Reduction/Hepatitis C Care Team, funded by the HIV and Hepatitis C Programs – Provincial Programs Branch, the North Lambton Community Health Centre is currently seeking applicants for the following position:

Peer Worker Hepatitis C

Contract from October 2026 - March 31, 2027

22.5 Hours/Week

The Peer Support Worker builds trusting relationships with people who may face barriers to hepatitis C testing and care. Drawing on lived or living experience, the worker provides connection, encouragement and practical support in community settings. As part of the Hepatitis C and Substance Use Health Outreach Team, the worker helps people feel comfortable accessing testing and services while respecting their choices. This non-clinical role is grounded in voluntary participation, mutual respect and person-centred support.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree is not required.
• Lived experience, relationship-building ability and readiness to learn are central qualifications;
• Relevant personal lived or living experience of substance use, hepatitis C, or related barriers such as stigma, housing instability or difficulty accessing services, and a willingness to draw on that experience thoughtfully in supporting others.
• Ability to connect with people in a warm, respectful and non-judgmental way, listen patiently and respect different choices and perspectives.
• Understanding of harm reduction and willingness to learn about peer support, trauma-informed approaches and culturally respectful practice.
• Ability to follow through on agreed commitments and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member. Community connections and informal or volunteer peer support experience are assets.
• Peer support training is an asset.

This position enjoys a supportive environment with flexible hours, 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

If you would like a copy of the job description, setting out the qualifications and responsibilities in more detail, please contact:

April George Human Resources Assistant North Lambton Community Health Centre Email: ageorge@nlchc.com Phone: 519-786-4545 Ext. 307

Posting closes: October 2, 2026

North Lambton Community Health Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, please inform us should accommodation be required to fully and fairly participate in the application, interview or selection processes and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accessibility needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.