indigenous peer support program worker
Posted on November 03, 2025 by Employer details Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Job details
Education: College/CEGEP. Family and community services. Security and protective services, other. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Cree. Work site environment: Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Multi-cultural communities. Work setting: Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Tasks: Housekeeping activities. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Target audience: Aboriginal groups. Culturally diverse groups. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic mail. MS Office. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Pension plan. Other benefits: Subsidised public transportation. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .- LocationKingston, ONK7L 2Z4
- Work location On site
- Salary$27.12 to $28.03HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Shift
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3437036
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Family and community services
- Security and protective services, other
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Cree
Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Multi-cultural communities
Work setting
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Housekeeping activities
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Subsidised public transportation
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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