Peer Operations Coordinator for Overdose Emergency Response Program

5 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Peer Operations Coordinator to join the Overdose Emergency Response team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and coordinating projects and new initiatives related to the Overdose Emergency Response and Regional Addictions Program.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement projects and work plans to support the goals of the various programs and the ongoing needs of the major stakeholders, including People with Lived and Living Experience.
  • Work closely with people who use substances as peer experts and advisors.
  • Coordinate and implement projects and new initiatives related to the Overdose Emergency Response and Regional Addictions Program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related health discipline.
  • Minimum of three (3) years recent related experience. Previous experience in program development and implementation or project management required. Knowledge of Public Health is an asset.

Knowledge & Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience with peer inclusion and engagement, harm reduction, and Indigenous cultural safety and cultural humility is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and problem solve independently.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal and listening skills and ability to provide support and direction to a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of a variety of computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, email and internet.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

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