YBC
Location
Prince George, British Columbia
Salary
CA$20 - CA$20 / HOUR
Provide non-judgmental peer support to youth aged 12-24 based on lived experience with mental health or substance use. Assist with community outreach, data collection, and bridging youth to integrated health care services.
Requires lived experience with critical issues such as mental health, substance use, or trauma. Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search.
Date Posted: June 10, 2026
Youth Peer Support Worker - Level 1 - Summer Student Preferred
Location: Foundry Prince George (1148 7 Ave, Prince George, BC V8J 2K1)
Term: Temporary, Part-Time
Hours: 20-24 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: August 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension
$19.90 per hour
Reports To: Coordinator, Foundry Peer Support
*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope
YMCA BC is the lead agency for Foundry Prince George, working with partners to deliver responsible and meaningful services for young people 12-24 and their families. Foundry is a provincial network of integrated and innovative wellness centres working to transform access to care. Foundry’s mission is to support young people to lead good lives. To this end, Foundry centres offer mental health and substance use services, primary care, social services, and youth and family peer support.
The Peer Support 1 (PS1) position is an entry level position for people with recent lived experience, including those who have recently accessed services at Foundry Prince George. This position reports to the Foundry Peer Support Coordinator.
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
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We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)
Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.
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