Join Our Team as Peer Support Specialist!
Make a difference. Lead with purpose. Achieve new heights.
Program: Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services (WMTS)
Start Date: As soon as possible Apply by: August 7, 2025 Reference: WMTS Peer Support
Email your cover letter and resume to: sonia.krizikova@soarcs.ca
About the Role
We believe recovery is not just possible, it’s powerful. And no one understands that better than someone who’s lived it. That’s why we’re looking for a Peer Support Specialist whose personal journey with addiction and/or mental health challenges has shaped a deep understanding of what healing truly means.
As a Peer Support Specialist in our Withdrawal Management and Treatment programs, you’ll be a vital part of an interdisciplinary team supporting individuals aged 16+ who are navigating addictions and concurrent disorders. You’ll offer one-on-one and group support, facilitate peer-led programming like Continuing Care and Hopeful Journeys, and help create a safe, welcoming space where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to turn your lived experience into leadership.
What You’ll Do
Your lived experience is your superpower. You’ll use it to:
- Build authentic relationships with clients in a bed-based recovery environment
- Share your story and strategies to inspire hope and model recovery
- Mentor peers as they define and pursue their own goals
- Facilitate peer-led groups for clients in treatment, on waitlists, and post-treatment
- Offer practical support, connection, and coping tools for daily life
- Collaborate with clinical staff, bringing a peer perspective to the team
- Maintain healthy boundaries while fostering trust and community
Schedule & Compensation
- Hours: Tuesday 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wage: Starting at $24.25/hour + $1/hour weekend premium
Perks & Benefits
We care for our team the way we care for our clients—with compassion and commitment.
- 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours of personal leave. 15 wellness hours (pro-rated first year)
- Employee Assistance Plan for staff and families
- Fun staff events and community-building activities
- Group health, dental, vision & travel insurance (100% employer-paid for full-time staff)
- RSP/TFSA plans with pension matching for eligible staff
- A workplace culture that prioritizes your physical and mental well-being
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s walked the path and is ready to walk beside others.
- Personal lived experience with substance use and/or mental health systems
- A college diploma or certificate in any field
- A strong sense of empathy, resilience, and respect for diverse recovery journeys
- Access to reliable transportation
- Comfort using MS Office and working with databases
- Ability to manage exposure to vicarious trauma with self-care and support
Why This Role Matters
Your story matters. Your insight matters. Your presence matters. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—by showing others that recovery isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.25 per hour
Application question(s):
- This position requires "lived experience" with personal substance use or mental health as described in job description. Do you meet that criteria?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-07