Peer Support Worker

Your Opportunity:

Opioid use is a serious problem in Alberta that requires a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable approach to prevent and reduce harms related to opioid dependence. Strategies have been implemented to address this problem, including opioid replacement medication and psychosocial support available to the public wanting to access treatment. The Opioid Dependency Program (ODP) provides oral medication Suboxone, Sublocade, methadone, and Kadian (SROM) and now, Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) provides medications such as Hydromorphone. This Peer Support Worker (PSW) position will work with various sites in the community and with various members of our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to people using opioids who are considering or requesting opioid replacement treatment. Working from a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach, the Peer Support Worker provides interventions and supports that complement the work of the clinicians and provide emotional and social support to individuals accessing services. The incumbent must have the ability to walk along with the client on their journey, empowering them to self-advocate and achieve their personal goals. Through their own lived experience (s) with addiction and/or mental illness (s), poverty (including homelessness) and experiences of recovery and resilience, the Peer Support Worker can authentically inspire hope and demonstrate the possibility of recovery. The incumbent must commit to strengthening team dynamics by actively facilitating team collaboration to enhance client health outcomes.

Description:

As a Peer Support Worker, you will provide interventions and supports that are complementary to the work of a multi-disciplinary outreach team. The team functions together to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services for the diverse needs of clients navigating life impacting experiences. Through your own lived experience(s), and experiences of recovery and resilience, as the Peer Support Worker, you can authentically inspire hope to clients by sharing your story, offering mentorship and support; advocating for client needs; and supporting an integrated and resiliency/recovery-oriented health care and treatment experience.

• Classification:
Peer Support Worker
• Union:
AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program:
Opioid Dependency and Enhanced Addiction Clinic, Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry
• Primary Location:
Edmonton 106 St Clinic
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
15-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
60
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$27.23
• Maximum Salary:
$30.00
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Please refer to the Additional Required Qualifications.

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, computer skills and good communication skills. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and BLS/CPR (or immediate registration into the next available course is required). Warm and welcoming engagement style. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Personal lived experience with addiction, substance use disorders and recovery is a requirement. Experience working with inner city and with marginalized and vulnerable populations. Demonstrated ability to practice within a Recovery Orientated framework. Active listening skills. Ability to maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances and think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Experience and interest in working with persons recovering from and living with Addiction. This works requires critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Ability to support transitions to community resources to ensure continuity of care. Ability to share expertise and personal experiences to empower others and share hope. High degree of self-awareness and capacity to establish appropriate boundaries to provide a non-judgmental, confidential and respectful environment. Strong communication skills including conflict management and resolution. If candidate is not currently certified as a Recovery Coach, completion of this training is required within 6 months of hire. Post Secondary education, programs, certificates + training considered.

Able to lift and carry up to 10 KG, climb stairs as Peer Support is often engaged in outreach supports where work may often be done outside of the office in a variety of community settings including service recipient homes, workplaces, community agencies, retail outlets, parks, and recreational facilities. Hazards can include pets and high-risk neighborhoods. Must be able to independently transport self from one environment to another.