Posted 10 days ago
Youth Peer Worker
@ Squamish Nation
Squamish, British Columbia
Overview
Squamish Nation is hiring a Youth Peer Support Worker for its Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department to provide culturally grounded outreach and peer support to youth. The role involves building trusting relationships, harm reduction education, overdose response, and referrals to mental health and community services. The posting states casual positions across the North Shore and Squamish Valley, with a wage of $28.00 to $32.32 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide peer support and outreach to youth
- Build trusting relationships through non-judgmental engagement
- Deliver harm reduction education and respond to overdoses
- Connect youth to mental health, cultural, and social services
- Maintain case notes and outreach documentation
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of peer support or outreach experience
- Lived or living experience with mental health or substance use
- Valid BC Class 4 or 5 driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed practice
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BC Class 5 driver's licence, BC Class 4 driver's licence, Class 7N |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
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Squamish Nation
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw: a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future.
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (also known as the Squamish Nation) is a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future. The Nation is an innovative Indigenous government that uses its resources to provide, guide, and protect the Squamish territory and Squamish People. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Members live in several urban reserve communities in the present-day cities of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C. Over 47 per cent of the more than 4,050 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Members live on-reserve, and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code. The Nation has never ceded or surrendered title to its lands, rights to its resources or the power to make decisions within its territory.
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- Reported office locations
- 320 Seymour Boulevard, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 2J3, CA
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- Squamish Nation
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The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (also known as the Squamish Nation) is a unity of the Squamish Peoples with an uplifting culture, rich history, and exciting future. The Nation is an innovative Indigenous government that uses its resources to provide, guide, and protect the Squamish territory and Squamish People. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stélmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the Lower…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Relations Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1923 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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CASUAL POSITIONS ON THE NORTH SHORE - NORTH/WEST VANCOUVER, BC & IN SQUAMISH VALLEY, BC
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Are you passionate about supporting youth through connection, advocacy, and culturally grounded wellness services? Squamish Nation is seeking a Youth Peer Support Worker to join the Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department within Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch'áwch’aw People Services.
In this meaningful role, you will provide peer support and outreach services to youth through the Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch'áwch’aw hén̓xwilhem (People Services on Wheels) initiative. Drawing on lived experience, you will build trusting relationships with youth, provide practical and emotional support, promote harm reduction, and help connect community members to wellness, cultural, health, and social services. Working alongside families, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, internal programs, and community partners, you will help foster resilience, healing, and belonging while ensuring youth feel seen, supported, and connected to their community.
What You’ll Do
Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, strengths-based peer support grounded in lived experience.
Build trusting relationships with youth through consistent, non-judgmental outreach and engagement.
Meet youth where they are at and provide practical, emotional, and wellness-focused support.
Maintain a caseload of youth and provide regular follow-up and ongoing connection.
Support youth in navigating health, education, social, legal, and community systems.
Share information and connect youth to mental health, substance use, cultural, recreational, educational, and community supports.
Advocate alongside youth to reduce barriers and improve access to services and resources.
Provide harm reduction education, safer use information, overdose prevention resources, and naloxone awareness training.
Respond to overdose situations and follow established crisis intervention and safety protocols.
Conduct outreach in youth centres, community spaces, events, and locations where youth naturally gather.
Support the planning and delivery of outreach events, wellness initiatives, community gatherings, and youth-focused programming.
Collaborate with Child and Youth Mental Health, schools, youth programs, Squamish Nation departments, and community partners to strengthen referral pathways and coordinated supports.
Maintain accurate records, case notes, program statistics, and outreach documentation.
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary education in social services, health, psychology, or a related field is an asset.
Peer support, recovery, or harm reduction certification is considered an asset.
Lived or living experience related to mental health, substance use, homelessness, or navigating complex systems.
2-3 years of peer support, outreach, community service, or related experience.
Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, mental health, substance use, and peer support principles.
Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of cultural, historical, and social factors that impact Indigenous wellness is an asset.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, patience, professionalism, and integrity.
Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging, high-pressure, or crisis situations.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Valid BC Class 4 or Class 5 Driver's Licence (Class 7N may be considered).
Access to a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage.
Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Wage Rate: $28.00 - $32.32
Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose
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