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- $31.64 CAD / hour
- Temporary
Come work as a Peer Support Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) with the Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team!
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Vancouver Coastal Health

Peer Support Worker

855 W. 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada

$31.64 CAD / hour · Temporary

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Pay: $31.64 CAD / hour
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 12, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

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Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64/Hr. - CAD $31.64/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Peer Support Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) with the Emergency Department at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join our team!

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centered framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, utilizing a trauma informed, cultural safe approach, the Peer Support Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary care team, to provide a range of non-clinical, peer-based services in accordance with established care plans. Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members, receives work direction from designated staff, shares their own lived/living experience to assist patients/clients through their health care journey. Assists with providing individual peer support, peer-based recovery groups and peer information sessions. Supports patient/client recovery, through the use of motivational and supportive self-disclosure including the sharing of personal recovery experiences and strategies for attaining and maintaining wellness. Promotes empowerment, self-determination and independence through peer mentorship, emotional support and relationship/rapport building using recover-oriented approaches. Supports and assists patients/clients in exploration of skill building, community integration and the development of natural supports in their community, as required.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Certificate in a Social Services program and successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program and two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Lived experience with recovery from addiction and/or mental illness and as a recipient of mental health and addiction services including peer knowledge of the designated service user population in the applicable program area or department.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Responsibilities

The Peer Support Worker provides non-clinical, peer-based services as part of an interdisciplinary team to assist patients through their healthcare journey. They share lived experience to promote recovery, empowerment, and community integration using trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a certificate in a Social Services program, completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program, and two years of recent related experience. Lived experience with recovery from addiction or mental illness is required for this role.

Skills

Peer support
Motivational interviewing
Crisis intervention
Relationship building
Mentorship
Skill building
Community integration
Trauma-informed care
Cultural safety
Addiction recovery support
Mental health support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Communication
Documentation

Benefits

Health benefits package
Extended health and dental
Municipal pension plan
Employer-paid training
Leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports
Counselling services
Critical incident services
Recognition programs
Exclusive discount offers

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Keywords

Peer Support
Social Services
Mental Health
Addiction Recovery
Trauma-Informed Care
Cultural Safety
Indigenous Cultural Safety
Anti-Racism
Equity
Diversity
Inclusion
Patient-Centered Care
Interdisciplinary Team
Mentorship
Community Integration
Wellness
Recovery-Oriented Approaches
Healthcare
Vancouver Coastal Health
Emergency Department

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