Description
This opportunity is currently available for internal applicants only as THERE IS A STRONG INTERNAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION.
Recovery on Campus (ROC) and the
UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC) invite applications for a
Peer Recovery Navigator. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
ROC supports the co-creation of addiction recovery-oriented campus communities across Alberta's 27 publicly funded post-secondary institutions. UCRC provides recovery-oriented supports, programming, and community-building for UCalgary students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members navigating substance use and/or behavioural addictions (e.g., gaming) and recovery.
Reporting to the Program Manager, ROC/UCRC, the Peer Recovery Navigator supports programming, peer support, outreach, and community-building, with a particular focus on engaging students in the Schulich School of Engineering. Responsibilities include facilitating peer support meetings, delivering presentations, assisting with substance-free social activities, contributing to communications and social media, and maintaining program documentation. The position also supports affiliated research and evaluation activities through the Recovering in Place Lab (RIPL).
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Provides peer support through individual conversations and group facilitation, maintaining appropriate boundaries and connecting students with campus and community resources.
- Builds relationships within the Schulich School of Engineering to engage students, reduce stigma, and strengthen a recovery-supportive campus culture.
- Supports campus outreach through information tables, presentations, and collaboration with student groups and campus partners.
- Assists with planning and delivering recovery-oriented programming, substance-free social activities, and community-building events.
- Contributes to program communications, including social media content and event promotion.
- Maintains timely activity records and supports program evaluation and affiliated research activities as assigned.
- Participates in regular team meetings, completes assigned tasks, and communicates progress, concerns, and support needs promptly.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Current University of Calgary undergraduate or graduate student, or UCalgary alumni. Current students must be in good standing regarding non-academic misconduct.
- Lived or living experience with addiction and recovery, or demonstrated experience as a recovery ally or experience supporting a family member, friend, or community member.
- Ability to draw on personal experience and knowledge to support others while maintaining appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
- Strong familiarity with the Schulich School of Engineering, including its academic environment, student culture, and common pressures facing engineering students.
- Understanding of recovery-oriented principles, including multiple pathways to recovery, harm reduction, stigma reduction, and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort discussing substance use and/or behavioural addictions (e.g., gaming), recovery, and mental health in individual and group settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and the ability to build trusting relationships across diverse backgrounds.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance academic, employment, and other commitments.
- Ability to work independently, take direction, and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners while demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or previous involvement with Schulich and established connections within its student community.
- Experience with campus outreach, group facilitation, public speaking, and/or peer support for young adults navigating substance use, mental health, or recovery-related challenges.
- Experience developing student programming that supports well-being, belonging, recovery, and academic success.
- Familiarity with UCalgary student services, campus resources, and referral pathways.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms, PeopleSoft, and virtual meeting tools (Teams, Zoom).
Work Requirements
- Flexible availability Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. As well as occasional evenings and weekends.
- Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our
Management and Staff Careers website.
About The University Of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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