Job Title Harm Reduction Worker

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Duncan; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Duncan, BC is seeking a Harm Reduction Worker to support the Harm Reduction Program and Needle Distribution efforts. The role involves coordinating education for staff, assisting clients with resources, and maintaining records within a COR-certified framework.

Responsibilities include implementing approved harm reduction practices, collaborating with team members, and upholding health and safety standards while supporting vulnerable clients in a demanding

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate in social services or Grade 12 with 2 years of related experience.
• First Aid Level 1 certificate is required.
• Familiarity with harm reduction, addiction, mental health resources is expected.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong boundaries with clients and ability to handle challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, coordination, and education of Lookout’s Harm Reduction program and the Needle Distribution program.
• Assist staff and managers with implementing approved harm reduction practices.
• Provide assistance to clients by identifying and sharing information on resources.
• Maintain related manual and computerized records.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, supportive environment and respond to emergencies.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and respirator safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Written skills

Independent work

Boundaries with clients

Education

Certificate in social services

Grade 12 + 2 years related experience

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Job description

Harm Reduction Worker

Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Duncan, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

Location

Cowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery Centre

Days and Hours of work

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

Shifts are 12 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Harm Reduction Worker (HRW) supports Lookout’s Harm Reduction Program under the direction of the Program Manager. The HRW gives oversight of harm reduction supplies throughout the Society, orienting and supporting staff to carry out their duties within the harm reduction framework. The people we serve may have a variety of challenging and often overlapping problems including serious mental illness, substance abuse (including IV drug use), hygiene issues, treatment (medical, psychiatric, and rehab), and increasingly HIV+/Aids. Harm Reduction Workers provide the necessary support for the needle distribution program including intake and orienting guests, and support for meeting the needs of clients, as well as education on harm reduction methods and distribution of harm reduction supplies. The Harm Reduction Worker deals with the public, other service agencies, and professionals involved in the support of clients.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Provide oversight, coordination, and education of Lookout’s Harm Reduction program and the Needle Distribution program to support harm reduction practice through the Society
• Assist staff and managers with implementing harm reduction practices that are approved
• Provide assistance to clients by identifying and sharing information on a variety of resources
• Maintain related manual and computerized records
• Participate as a team member with staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by responding to emergencies and supporting others through methods and information
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Qualifications & Competence

• Related Certificate in social services; or minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Familiarity with community resources; particularly harm reduction, addiction, mental health, and others
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and negative TB Test
• Must have Class 5 Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract
• Naloxone Training, Crisis Intervention (CPI), and Trauma Informed Practice Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
• A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector required

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until September 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm