OPS Coordinator

LIFT COMMUNITY SERVICES OF QATHET SOCIETY; Powell River; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Community Services in Powell River, BC, is hiring an OPS Coordinator to lead overdose prevention site operations, coordinate shifts, and support harm-reduction service delivery in a low-barrier, client-centered environment.

This part-time position requires a diploma in human services, strong collaboration, and a commitment to trauma-informed and culturally safe care; start date Oct 19, 2026, with 8:30am-4:00pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in human services.
• Experience coordinating services for people with lived experience of substance use.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily OPS site operations and staff scheduling.
• Foster collaboration among staff, peers and community partners.
• Support client care and ensure services align with harm-reduction and trauma-informed practices.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for participants.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Communication & collaboration

Conflict de-escalation

WorkSafeBC knowledge

Google Workspace / MS Office

Criminal Record Check

Driver's license & vehicle

Drug Checking Training

Education

Diploma in a human services field

Job description

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada CA$31.98 - CA$33.84

Part-time Permanent Experienced

Posted 05 Oct 2026

Description

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

As a unionized environment, Lift's programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position

The Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) Coordinator supports the delivery of low-barrier harm reduction services, including delivery of drug checking service, by coordinating daily site operations, scheduling shifts, and fostering collaboration among staff, peers, and community partners. The role contributes to a safe, welcoming, and participant-centered environment by guiding OPS staff, supporting client care, and ensuring services are consistent with harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices.

Overview

• Job status: Part-time
• Job title: OPS Coordinator
• Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Date Posted: October 5, 2026
• Close Date: October 18, 2026
• Hourly wage: $31.98 per hour
• Reports to: Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

• Diploma in a human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating services for people with lived and living experience of substance use.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC safety programs and critical incident reporting.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.
• Valid Drivers license and vehicle
• Successful completion of BCCSU Drug Checking Technician Training within two months of appointment.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team coordination, scheduling, and staff mentoring skills
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care
• Experience supporting people with lived and living experience of substance use
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Effective conflict resolution, crisis response, and de-escalation skillsAbility to coordinate client services, referrals, and community resources
• Strong organizational, administrative, documentation, and reporting skills
• Knowledge of workplace safety and critical incident procedures
• Ability to build positive relationships with community partners and service providers
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• Responds to medical emergencies such as overdoses, falls, and mental health crises.
• Uses industrial-strength cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Must be physically able to safely lift up to 50lbs.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

Company Overview

Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.