Peer Support Navigator, Recovery on Campus
RDP
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Job summary
Red Deer Polytechnic seeks a Peer Support Navigator to develop and host a Recovery on Campus program for students. You will create structured, inclusive weekly sessions and resources, align with ROC Alberta funding, and track engagement while maintaining confidentiality.
Responsibilities include hosting two three-hour sessions weekly, promoting services across campus, and coordinating with volunteers. Strong communication and anti-oppression focus are essential.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a 1-year college certificate or 1-year university or equivalent preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation and inclusive engagement with students.
Responsibilities
- Create Recovery based peer support programming and structures.
- Host weekly peer-support sessions with confidentiality and ethics.
- Develop educational resources and track attendance/ engagement.
- Promote ROC programming to students and campus communities.
- Coordinate with volunteers and ROC Coordinator for coverage.
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Job description
This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the CUPE/AUPE Collective Agreement.
Position Title
Position Title Peer Support Navigator, Recovery on Campus
This position will work in alignment with requirements of Recovery on Campus Alberta funding and the goals of RDP’s Student Mental Health Strategy to develop and host a Recovery based peer support program for Students. Main areas of responsibility will be to create a structured Peer Support program to support students along the addiction-recovery spectrum, supplying resources, education, and various peer-support groups centered around inclusivity and all-pathways to recovery.
Create Recovery based peer support programming:
- Establish a structured outline of a welcoming and inclusive weekly program designed to support all RDP students in their unique pathway to Recovery
- Document responsibilities and tasks for ease of coverage when required
- Ensure programming supports various forms of recovery (including substance use and behavioural addictions)
- Evaluate participant feedback to improve programming.
- Recommend new initiatives based on student needs.
- Assist with the development of recovery-focused educational resources
Host Peer Support Sessions:
- Host two three-hour peer-support sessions weekly throughout the 2026-2027 academic year (Sept – April), arranging for coverage from volunteers or the ROC Coordinator when absent.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to peer support ethics and guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate peer support boundaries by connecting students with appropriate resources and educational information while refraining from providing solutions or direct advice.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students seeking support in Recovery.
- Maintain attendance records and program statistics.
- Track student engagement while maintaining confidentiality.
Research up to date information and resources for students:
- Ensure information and resources provided to students remain current and inclusive of all pathways to recovery.
- Have a strong awareness of available RDP resources that students can utilize.
Promote Peer-Support and ROC programming to the student population:
- Attend and host events or pop-up tables to promote Peer-Support meetings and programming.
- Promote Recovery on Campus services and programming to the RDP community.
- Use creative and engaging strategies to reach diverse student populations.
- Present program information to various teams, groups, and committees at RDP .
- Develop and distribute promotional materials.
- Build awareness through classroom presentations, campus events, and outreach activities.
- High school diploma or equivalent to about 12 years of schooling.
- Completion of a 1-year college certificate, one year University or equivalent
- Professional understanding of substance use, addiction and recovery, with education and ability to advocate for an all paths to recovery model of support
- One to two years’ experience using a variety of techniques for successful program delivery, both virtually and in person and have excellent presentation skills which lean on learning and development best practice to engage students effectively
- Ability and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion
- Demonstrated aptitude with computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and content management systems
- Demonstrated aptitude with social media tools and web applications
- Excellent interpersonal and online communication skills
- Previous event planning experience may be considered an asset
- Comfortable having difficult and vulnerable conversations with individuals
- Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality
Salary or Hourly? Hourly
Salary $23.15 / hour
An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .
Competition Number 2026-A-146
Employment Type Term-Certain Part-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/21/2026
Position End Date (if term-certain) 04/30/2027
FTE 0.229
Hours of Work 8 hrs/week, some evenings and weekends
Open Date 08/28/2026
Close Date 09/02/2026
Open Until Filled No
Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
At RDP , we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca .
This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the CUPE / AUPE Collective Agreement.
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
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