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$ 73849 - 92313
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Job Description
Job Description
Community Development Worker Harm Reduction
Health Services Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
Status: 1 Contract Full Time (13 months)
Salary Range: $73849 $92313 per year (plus comprehensive benefits where applicable)
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: You will be working in the Peel Community and reporting into 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga
Hours of Work:35 hours per week Monday to Friday with potential for occasional Saturdays. Days and evening availability required: 8:30AM 4:30PM & 3:30PM 11:30PM
Be part of something bigger. Inspire change. Empower community health.
At Peel Region we dont just workwe care we collaborate and we lead change. Our Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention team is growing and were looking for passionate communityminded individuals to join our Harm Reduction team. If you thrive on outreach work meaningful connection and equityfocused public health this role is for you.
What youll do:
Deliver harm reduction services including education referrals support and distribution of supplies such as safer injection/inhalation/piercing equipment and naloxone kits
Provide overdose prevention and response training to clients and community members
Serve clients across Peel Region via the Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile van during both day and evening shifts
Engage with vulnerable and underserved populations through respectful stigmafree outreach
Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations to enhance harm reduction service delivery
Support community mobilization efforts by providing expertise and promoting harm reduction best practices
Conduct community education sessions on harm reduction substance use stigma and overdose response
Stock and organize mobile van supplies in collaboration with team members to meet service delivery needs
Education & Experience:
Postsecondary education in health social services or a related field with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement
Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a harm reduction support worker community development worker or similar role
Recent experience in public health or harm reduction service delivery is required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Valid CPR certification
Certification or experience in nonviolent crisis intervention techniques
A valid G class drivers license and ability to drive the Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile vans
Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and best practices related to substance use
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage respectfully with people who use drugs and other marginalized populations
Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion and cultural humility
Effective communication and presentation skills both written and oral
Strong organizational time management and assessment skills
Awareness of issues impacting Peels diverse communities
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and experience using the NEO database or similar systems
Why Peel
Peel Region is one of Ontarios most vibrant and fastgrowing municipalities rich in cultural diversity and community innovation. Here your work will have real impactfostering health equity reducing stigma and saving lives. Join a team where compassion meets action.
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health Dental Vision benefit plan including psychological health effective start date
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) starting at 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (where applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology
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Ready to drive change in the community Apply online today and be part of a bold vision for public health.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs longterm care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.
Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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