About Community Action Initiative (CAI)
CAI supports community-led projects addressing mental health and substance use challenges across BC through Community Action Teams (CATs). CAI funds and trains community organizations to implement innovative services aligned with BC’s Pathway to Hope.
About Sunshine Coast Community Action Team
The Sunshine Coast Community Action Team (CAT) unites community members and service providers, including first responders, non-profits, health authorities, local government, families, and individuals with lived experience. Our mission is to address the toxic drug crisis through community collaboration.
About Sunshine Coast Community CAT Steering Committee
The Peer Coordinator will report to the Project Lead and the CAT Steering Committee, comprised of members from seven participating organizations on the Lower Sunshine Coast. Together, they support directional decisions and oversee the CAT and its operations.
Steering Committee Member Representatives: Pender Harbour Health, Sunshine Coast Community Services, District of Sechelt, Town of Gibsons, Vancouver Coastal Health, i2iPeer Support, RainCity Housing and the Sunshine Coast Resource Centre.
The CAT is hiring two key roles:
Job Title: Project Lead
Reports to: Sunshine Coast Community CAT Steering Committee
Location: Flexible within the Lower Sunshine Coast
Hours: Part Time (up to 25 hours per week) Hours variable; some evenings and weekends are required
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour
Timeline: December 2024 – October 2025
Job Summary
The Project Lead will work with an interdisciplinary team to manage CAT initiatives, meetings, and collaborative projects. This role involves developing strategies, supporting evaluation processes, and building partnerships with community stakeholders, including those with lived and living experience (PWLLE). The Project Lead will also supervise the Peer Coordinator, ensuring alignment with project goals and supporting their development. The Project Lead will also prepare and submit monthly reports to the CAT Steering Committee.
CAT – Project Lead Job Description
Job Title: Peer Coordinator
Reports to: Project Lead and Sunshine Coast Community CAT Steering Committee
Location: Flexible within the Lower Sunshine Coast
Hours: Part Time (15-20 hours per week) Hours variable; some evenings and weekends required
Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour
Timeline: December 2024 – October 2025
Job Summary
Work with the CAT Steering Committee to integrate peer insights into team strategies. Collaborate with the Project Coordinator on peer-led approaches and public awareness outreach while actively engaging peers in CAT initiatives and meetings.
CAT – Peer Coordinator Job Description
How to Apply
Please outline how you meet the specific requirements for this position and submit your resume and cover letter to hayley@resourcecentre.ca by 5pm on December 11th, 2024