Peers is Hiring!! Indigenous Outreach Program Lead
Peers Victoria is hiring Motel Outreach Workers and Coordinators!
Details of the job can be found here: Peers_IndigOutreach_ProgLead_FALL2021
In recognition of the urgent need for support for all unsheltered individuals and the importance
of recognizing existing relationships that have been built, the Program Lead will ensure the daily
operation of the Indigenous Outreach Team at Peers. This includes organizing outreach routes
and shifts for Outreach Workers to ensure that basic necessities and supports to individuals are
being received during outreach activities. The Program Lead will also consult and work
collaboratively with other outreach organizations and housing providers.
If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please submit a resume and a covering
letter that summarizes your relevant experience and skills by November 5, 2021 to
indig.director@peers.bc.ca. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.
This position will be prioritized for Indigenous people with consideration given to applicants
who have lived experience with homelessness and who have experience working in the sex
work/trade or experience supporting folks who have been unhoused or work in sex work/trade. It
is beneficial to identify in the cover letter if you are Indigenous and have lived expertise relevant
to the position. We also encourage applications from, but not limited to, people with diverse
abilities, and people representing diverse genders and sexualities.