Social & community services jobs in Burnaby, British Columbia

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PC
Community Support Worker
Pacific Coast Community Resources
Surrey, BC
- $27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
Added 28 days ago
SK
Home support worker
Shivanie k Hansreny
Surrey, BC
- From $25 CAD / hour
Added 28 days ago
KK
Home support worker
KARIMA KARA-AGOURIDIS
Burnaby, BC
- From $24.5 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
[26-112] Life Skills Instructor - Enrichment Program - Permanent Part-time
SOURCES
Surrey, BC
Added 29 days ago
TS
Home support worker
Tarlochan Singh Sahota
Surrey, BC
- From $24.5 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
GV
Home support worker
Gulzar Verjee
West Vancouver, BC
- From $24.5 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
Contract, Youth Worker, CSS
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Casual Youth Worker, CSS/Sanctuary
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Youth Worker - Sanctuary Program (Weekend Overnight)
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Youth Worker, CSS
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Youth Worker - Sanctuary
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Contract, Youth Worker, Crisis Program
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Contract Youth Worker, Sanctuary Program (Weekday Overnight)
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Youth Worker - Sanctuary Program, Monday-Thursday Evenings
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Youth Worker, Foundations Program
Covenant House Vancouver - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
Peer Support Worker, Mental Health
Providence Healthcare
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
MP
Home support worker
Mumtaz Pirbhai
Vancouver, BC
- From $24.5 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
DE
Peer Support Worker
Downtown Eastside Women s Centre
Vancouver, BC
- $30.22 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
VC
Community Liaison Worker - Home Health
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $33.49 to $35.31 CAD / hour
Added 29 days ago
Community Liaison Worker - Home Health
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
Added 29 days ago
personal care attendant - home care
Angels There For You- Home Care
Richmond, BC
Added 29 days ago
HF
Mental Health Worker
Hollyburn Family Services Ltd.
Burnaby, BC
- $28.3 to $29 CAD / hour
Added 1 month ago
Social Worker Master's Level Standard BC Women's Hospital
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver, BC
Added 1 month ago
Mental Health Clinician/Behavioural Consultant
Fraser Health
Surrey, BC
Added 1 month ago
SH
Caregiver - HCA
Senior Helpers
Burnaby, BC
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre

Peer Support Worker

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$30.22 CAD / hour · Full-time · Temporary

Within 25 km of Burnaby · About 12.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $30.22 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time · Temporary
Experience: You have a minimum of 2 years related experience preferable within a drop in and/or shelter environment.
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Original job description

Peer Support Worker

The Opportunity

The Peer Support Worker is responsible to support women to secure practical needs and access support services, while managing crisis in the Drop-in and/or Shelter. Promoting principles of peer support she will work in collaboration with other DEWC staff to promote integrated services to women and in-centre volunteers. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

About You

You have a minimum of 2 years related experience preferable within a drop in and/or shelter environment.
You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of DEWC.
You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the dtes, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and substance use with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses.
You have the ability to work calmly and respectfully within a busy, chaotic, crisis driven environment where there are multiple demands and prioritize.
You are familiar with other support services, agencies and community resources.
You have strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated crises intervention training and experience
You have, or will obtain, a First Aid Certification and NVCI.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage* including vision, prescription medications, alternative therapies, EAP, and life insurance

For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan* with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Other perks: Compressed work schedule; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

*enrolment & eligibility conditions apply

POSITION DETAILS:

Temporary Full - Time
Work Schedule - Week 1: Wednesday to Saturday (11:30pm - 9:30am ) Week 2: Thursday to Saturday (11:30pm - 9:30am )
Union position: BCGEU
Hourly Rate: $30.22
Location: 265 Hastings
Application Closing Date: October 14^th , 2026. Start Date: ASAP

Indigenous women and women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional languages spoken an asset.

**While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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Responsibilities

The Peer Support Worker supports women in accessing services and practical needs while managing crises within the drop-in center and shelter. They work collaboratively with staff to provide integrated services from a feminist and anti-oppression perspective.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of related experience in a shelter or drop-in environment and possess knowledge of issues like gender-based violence and trauma-informed care. Strong conflict resolution skills and relevant certifications such as First Aid and NVCI are required.

Skills

Crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Trauma-informed care
Substance use support
Mental health support
Homelessness support
Feminist perspective
Anti-oppression framework
First aid
NVCI

Benefits

Extended health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision care
Prescription medication coverage
Alternative therapies
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Municipal pension plan
Compressed work schedule
Staff development days

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Peer Support
Shelter
Drop-in Center
Crisis Management
Feminist Perspective
Anti-oppression
Trauma-informed Care
Gender-based Violence
Mental Health
Homelessness
Substance Use
Conflict Resolution
First Aid
NVCI
BCGEU
Municipal Pension Plan
Social Services

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