Peer Support Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a part-time Peer Support Worker for Campbell River Hospital’s Emergency Department. The role focuses on delivering flexible, compassionate services to clients with complex histories, working with a multidisciplinary team to improve safety and outcomes.

Qualifications include Grade 12, community mental health or addiction worker certification, and a peer support credential. Travel may be required, and a BC Class 5 license is needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; Community Mental Health Certificate or Addiction Worker Certificate.
• Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
• Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide and organize required services for clients with histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, and other trauma.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support clients in flexible, compassionate care.
• Travel may be required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements and may involve use of a personal vehicle.

Skills

Clinical thinking

Education program delivery

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Physical ability

Electronic records

Education

Grade 12

Community Mental Health Certificate

Addiction Worker Certificate

Peer Support Training

BC Driver's License (Class 5)

Job description

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

CRH Emergency Dept

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

0.21

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

15

Planned Start Date

Aug. 10 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Peer Support Workers work together with the multidisciplinary team to provide services in a flexible, compassionate and responsible manner. The Peer Support Worker provides and organizes required services and shares responsibility with the team for clients who have histories of homelessness, psychiatric disability, substance abuse, criminal justice, and other trauma.

Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Past or current recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services. Experience in social services, supported housing/addictions/Public Health.

Grade 12; Community Mental Health Certificate or Addiction Worker Certificate. Completion of a recognized Peer Support Training course or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health or substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply clinical and critical thinking expertise.
• Experience in the delivery of education programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to use an electronic file system for service delivery.

Priority access will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit) candidates.