Indigenous peer support program worker

Overview

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

English

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Urban area

• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Perform administrative tasks

• First Aid Certificate

• Aboriginal groups
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

• Community service organization

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous‑owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers