Recovery-Focused Peer Support Mentor

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; London; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory in London, Ontario, is hiring a Full-Time temporary role (40 hours/week) ending March 31, 2027. Based at 281 Wellington Street, the position supports clients in recovery with daily activities and individualized care.

The role requires experience with addiction/mental health, strong communication, and ability to work in a team, with safety and OH&S adherence. A background check and potential accommodation requests apply.

Qualifications

• Consumer/survivor of addictions/mental health system in active recovery for ≥3 years.
• Background check with vulnerable sector screening required.
• Post-secondary studies in psychosocial rehabilitation or social services is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized client support to improve social and life skills.
• Facilitate daily activities and accompany clients to Centre functions.
• Assist counsellors with strategies for client needs or concerns.
• Refer serious client issues to the counsellor.
• Provide reports to counsellor for client files.
• Suggest improvements to Efficiency and procedures to Withdrawal Management Manager.

Skills

Empathy & client support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Decision making

Confidentiality

Education

Background check clearance

Post-secondary psychosocial studies asset

Tools

MS Office

Catalyst database

Job description

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory in London, Ontario, is hiring a Full-Time temporary role (40 hours/week) ending March 31, 2027. Based at 281 Wellington Street, the position supports clients in recovery with daily activities and individualized care.

The role requires experience with addiction/mental health, strong communication, and ability to work in a team, with safety and OH&S adherence. A background check and potential accommodation requests apply.