Peer Worker

TERM FULL-TIME (ONE YEAR) POSITION IN SQUAMISH VALLEY

All employees working within the Yúustway Health and Wellness Department are required to provide a Vaccination Record as a condition of employment

CLOSES: Open Until Filled

Be Part of Something Meaningful!

Do you have lived or professional experience working in harm reduction, community wellness, or Indigenous health? Are you passionate about making a difference at the community level by meeting people where they’re at and offering connection and support on their healing journey?. The Squamish Nation’s Yúustway Health & Wellness Department is hiring a Peer Worker who brings lived experience, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to community-based wellness. In this trusted and visible role, you will engage with Nation Members, provide harm reduction education and supplies, and help build pathways to culturally appropriate mental health and addictions support.

What You’ll Do

• Provide harm reduction education, support, and training to Squamish Nation Members and staff.
• Attend community events and outreach days to distribute supplies and resources (e.g., Naloxone kits).
• Facilitate and connect Members to harm reduction workshops and other cultural or wellness supports.
• Engage peers in conversations about what services, education, and supports they need.
• Collaborate with Members, families (when appropriate), Elder Advisors, interdisciplinary team members, and partners to support wellness goals.
• Practice from a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and low-barrier approach to service.
• Maintain confidentiality, complete outreach documentation, and contribute to program development.
• Provide weekly outreach in both Squamish Valley and North/West Vancouver, connecting with harder-to-reach community Members.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with agencies like FNHA, CMHA, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and VCH.
• Support health and wellness events and attend regular team meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• A combination of education in the related field.
• Experience working within First Nations communities and an understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Lived and/or professional experience related to substance use, recovery, or harm reduction.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and in community.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; relatable, flexible, reliable, and compassionate.
• Basic to intermediate comfort with using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook) and the Internet.
• Familiarity with wellness programming and support services is an asset.
• Cultural awareness and deep respect for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw values, language, and traditions

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $47,000 - $66,000 hour

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*