As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 32 peer support worker jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $27.54 an hour (from 9 postings). The most active employers are Interior Health Authority, OneSky Community Resources and Recovery Alberta. Skills often requested: mental health, communication skills, harm reduction and work independently.
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Humber River Health: North America's first fully digital hospital, serving the northwestern GTA.
Candidates need personal lived experience in the mental health or addictions system, plus Ontario Secondary School diploma or equivalent. WRAP Level One and Two and Mental Health First Aid are required or must be obtained, along with a clean attendance and discipline record.
Mental health, Research, Documentation, First Aid, Disability care, Leadership
SHIPSHEY
1+ YOECandidates need lived experience of mental health or addiction services, including a primary psychotic disorder, and at least one year of formal peer support work. Strong communication, facilitation, writing and computer skills are required, along with a non-judgmental approach and healthy boundaries.
electronic medical record system
Options Community Services
Options Community Services needs candidates with lived and/or living experience, a strong grasp of harm reduction, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice, and housing-first principles. Strong communication, facilitation, mentorship and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Harm reduction, Self-promote, Mental health, Communication skills, Relationship building, Leadership
YWCA Prince Albert Inc.
Candidates need experience in human services, supportive housing or with people with disabilities or addictions, plus knowledge of Indigenous culture. A valid Class 5 Saskatchewan licence, reliable transportation, strong written and verbal communication, and a passed criminal record and vulnerable sector check are required.
Microsoft Office, Email, Payworks
Island Health
Candidates need past or current lived experience with mental health or substance use services, Grade 12, a Community Mental Health or Addiction Worker Certificate, and peer support training. A valid BC Class 5 licence and experience with adults and youth are also required.
Electronic file system
Island Health
Candidates need lived experience with mental health or substance use services and experience in social services, supported housing, addictions or public health. Grade 12, a Community Mental Health or Addiction Worker Certificate, and a recognized peer support training course are required, along with a valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.
Electronic file system, Personal vehicle
YMCA of Regina
YMCA of Regina needs candidates with Grade 12, with post-secondary as an asset. Candidates need personal lived experience with mental health or addictions and recovery, knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth services and the local mental health and addictions system, and reliability working with youth aged 12 to 25.
Data entry, Mental health, Vulnerable sector check
OneSky Community Resources
Candidates need Grade 12 plus recent youth-related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience, and lived experience with mental health or substance challenges. They also need a valid BC Class 5 licence, a clean driver's abstract, First Aid and CPR, and a criminal record check.
Computer, Social media
OneSky Community Resources
Candidates need Grade 12 plus recent youth-related experience, lived experience with mental health or substance challenges, and a youth peer support training program. A valid BC Class 5 licence, first aid and CPR, and willingness to complete IPS training are also required.
computer, social media
OneSky Community Resources
Candidates need Grade 12 plus recent youth-related experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience, and lived experience with mental health or substance challenges. They must hold or obtain First Aid and CPR, a valid BC Class 5 licence with a clean abstract, and pass a criminal record check.
Computer, Social media
Canadian Mental Health Association: Incorporated in 1952, CMHA Ontario provides community-based programs and services across the province to meet the needs of individuals seeking…
1+ YOECandidates need lived experience of mental health or homelessness, peer support training, one year of volunteer peer support experience, and strong communication and outreach skills. A valid driver's licence, criminal record check and CPR and First Aid certification are also required.
EMHWare, Computer
PHSA - Provincial Health Services Authority
Candidates need a recognized social services certificate, relevant experience, or lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges. They also need strong knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, settler colonialism and the BC foundational documents, plus good communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Active listening, Harm reduction, Provide information, Mental health, Leadership, Communication skills
North End Community Health Centre
1+ YOECandidates need lived experience in the mental health system and at least 24 months of recovery, plus 1 to 2 years working with community members who use substances or have mental health challenges. Strong harm reduction knowledge, good communication and Microsoft Office skills are required.
Microsoft Office, Outlook
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
1+ YOECandidates need a two-year diploma in a related human or social services field, or equivalent training and experience, plus at least one year in peer support, mental health, or substance use work. Lived or living experience with mental health or substance use challenges is required, along with a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence, First Aid and CPR, and a criminal record check.
Microsoft Office
Lilwat Nation
Candidates need a diploma or certificate in social services, community support or peer support, or equivalent experience, plus understanding of trauma-informed care and harm reduction. A valid BC Class 5 licence, a clean driver's abstract and a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check are required.
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office
The median advertised pay is $27.54 an hour, across 9 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $26.27 and the top quarter over $30.22.
Interior Health Authority (4), OneSky Community Resources (3), Recovery Alberta (2), Island Health (2) and DEWC (1).
Postings most often mention mental health, communication skills, harm reduction, work independently, first aid, documentation, problem solving and vulnerable sector check.
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