Come work as a Coordinaor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Coordinator with a bachelor's degree in a social sciences field to join the Peer Based Program team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator for the Peer Based Program at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible to develop and coordinate designated programs and workshops to promote harm reduction and health promotion related to sexual health and / or safer drug use.

• Develop program-related information for the designated client population applicable to the program.

• Coordinate workshops, recruit, orient and train new volunteers/peers.

• Coordinate the deployment of volunteers/peers and provide work direction to volunteers/peers.

• Evaluate volunteers/peers’ performance and addresses concerns.

• Act as a resource for staff, ensures the goals of the program are achieved and the evaluation process is established.

• Administers workshop budget and provides communications that support program promotion.

• Liaises with health care providers, colleagues, community mental health services, and mainstream or youth community organizations/agencies.

• Maintains intranet web pages.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a counseling emphasis, Counselling or a related discipline.
• Three (3) year’s of recent, related experience working with the designated program client population, working with volunteers/peers in community service work and providing health promotion and harm reduction education in the areas of sexual health and / or drug use or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of HIV, hepatitis C and STIs and their impact on the community
• Knowledge of issues related to sexual health promotion and sexual wellness
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices
• Knowledge of peer-driven interventions
• Demonstrated facilitation, leadership, public speaking and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to provide work direction
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Knowledge of and proficiency in relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software application and Powerpoint.
• Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.
• Ability to prepare presentation, promotional material and business correspondence.
• Ability to prepare and update web pages.
• Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Ability to compile and present information.
• Ability to do mathematical calculations and monitor budgets.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. 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.

• 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.