Peer Support Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage)

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Prince George; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership + Y@Home

Extended Medical & Dental Benefits

Training & Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Job summary

Foundry Prince George, operated by YMCA BC, is hiring a Peer Support Coordinator for maternity leave coverage. The role oversees youth and family peer support programs, leads daily activities, and coordinates staff while collaborating with the centre manager and Foundry Central Office.

The position requires strong leadership, lived peer experience, and a commitment to service integration for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse youth and family populations with mental health and substance use issues.
• Education/training equivalent to a degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health or related field.
• Lived experience with mental health/substance use concerns and willingness to share experiences.
• Five years of peer support employment experience including leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary health care teams is an asset.
• Understanding of and passion for peer support and youth/family access.
• Commitment to service integration and improving experiences for youth and families.
• Successful references and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads the day-to-day youth and family peer support activities.
• Coordinates staff scheduling and peer support programming.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentorship for peer support workers.
• Directly supervises peer support team members including performance evaluation.
• Promotes continuous learning, effective communication and service excellence.
• Participates in hiring processes with centre manager.
• Collaborates with Foundry Central Office for communication, data collection and evaluation.
• Engages in evaluation and quality improvement for peer support services.
• Provides orientation and peer learning for staff as needed.
• Ensures best practices and Foundry model for youth and family peer support.
• Maintains client records per standards and oversees privacy.
• Identifies trends and provides feedback to management and staff.
• Supports staff during critical incidents and high-risk situations.
• Produces reports, documents, and presentations; supports policy development.
• Oversees use of EMR and ensures accountability and privacy.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and partnerships.
• Represents Foundry and delivers public presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Team collaboration

Peer support experience

Communication

Crisis response

Staff coaching

Education

Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Peer Support Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Full-Time Term Non-Management Prince George, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition ID: 10519

Salary Range: $28.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Date Posted: July 20, 2026

Position Title: Peer Support Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location: Foundry Prince George (1148 7 Ave, Prince George, BC V8J 2K1)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm; some evenings and weekends are required

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: July 06, 2027

Salary: $28.00-30.00 per hour

Reports To: Manager, Foundry Prince George

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities. Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry's reach.

The Peer Support Program Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and coordination of a Foundry centre’s Youth and Family Peer Support programs. The position will collaborate with the Foundry Centre Manager and Foundry Central office to support implementation of the programs, while coordinating/ leading daily program activities and services. The program supervisor will provide leadership and supervision to youth and family peer support workers, promoting integration and collaboration with other Foundry centre services. This position will also work with Foundry Central Office to coordinate and implement program research and evaluation activities. The Supervisor ensures quality peer support services are provided that are informed by youth and family needs and preferences and promotes continuous quality improvement for the program. They collaborate with related health and social support services and other relevant community resources, and participate actively in the Foundry provincial network and related working groups and events.

Major Responsibilities -in this position, you will:

• Coordinates and leads the day-to-day youth and family peer support activities.
• Coordinates staff scheduling and peer support programming.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentorship for youth and family peer support workers, working closely with leaders of partner agencies and other community services as appropriate
• Directly supervises peer support team members including performance evaluation and management
• Nurtures a positive team environment of continuous learning, effective communication and service excellence;
• In collaboration with the centre’s Manager, selects and hires new staff;
• Works closely with the Foundry Central Office team to ensure effective communication, knowledge exchange, data collection and evaluation practices.
• Engages in on-going evaluation and quality improvement initiatives related to youth and family peer support service delivery to ensure quality, effective family and client-centred practice. Participates in professional development and revision of standards
• Provides orientation and supports peer learning, development and training for staff as needed.
• Ensures best practices, and Foundry’s model for Youth and Family Peer Support programs, training and standards are implemented and followed.
• Ensures financial responsibility and accountability for the peers support program budget
• In collaboration with the centre/program manager, ensures appropriate client records are maintained by peer support workers in accordance with established standards,
• Identifies trends in peer support and provides feedback to centre manager, Foundry Central Office, and staff as appropriate.
• Responds to and provides support to peer support team members during critical incidents and high-risk situations;
• Performs administrative functions, including writing reports, producing documents and presentations, leading or supporting policy development and ensuring adherence to policies;
• Oversees use of shared Electronic Medical Record or other documentation system and ensures accountability and privacy;
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of available resources in the community;
• Establishes and maintains partnerships/ positive working relationships with all Foundry stakeholders and relevant community agencies and resources; and
• Represents Foundry in the community and delivers public presentations.
  

Qualification -you bring:

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse youth and family populations with mental health and substance use related issues and to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of youth and young adults
• A level of education, training, and/ or combination of experience equivalent to a degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Public Health or related field
• Lived experience with mental health/substance use concerns and willingness to share their experiences
• Five years of relevant employment experience in peer support including leadership and supervisory experience and extensive knowledge and skills related to peer support practice and principles of recovery;
• Experience with multi-disciplinary health care teams and primary care a significant asset;
• Understanding of and passion for peer support and supporting youth and their families to access this service;
• Genuine commitment to service integration and improving service experiences for youth and their families;
• Experience with developing implementing projects, supporting the design and delivery of peer support programs a significant asset; and
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.