Peer Support Coordinator; Maternity Leave Coverage

Peer Support Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Full-Time Term Non-Management Prince George, BC, CA

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Date Posted: July 20, 2026

Position Title: Peer Support Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Location: Foundry Prince George (1148 7 Ave, Prince George, BC V8J 2K1)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm; some evenings and weekends are required

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: July 06, 2027

Salary: $ per hour

Reports To: Manager, Foundry Prince George

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Foundry is removing barriers and increasing access to health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers through a network of youth-friendly centres across British Columbia and online. By offering integrated mental health care, substance use services, physical and sexual health care, youth and family peer support and social services, Foundry makes it easier for young people to find support in their communities.

Online resources and first-of-its-kind virtual care further broaden Foundry's reach.

The Peer Support Program Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and coordination of a Foundry centre’s Youth and Family Peer Support programs. The position will collaborate with the Foundry Centre Manager and Foundry Central office to support implementation of the programs, while coordinating/ leading daily program activities and services. The program supervisor will provide leadership and supervision to youth and family peer support workers, promoting integration and collaboration with other Foundry centre services.

This position will also work with Foundry Central Office to coordinate and implement program research and evaluation activities. The Supervisor ensures quality peer support services are provided that are informed by youth and family needs and preferences and promotes continuous quality improvement for the program. They collaborate with related health and social support services and other relevant community resources, and participate actively in the Foundry provincial network and related working groups and events.

Major Responsibilities -in this position, you will:

• Coordinates and leads the day-to-day youth and family peer support activities.
• Coordinates staff scheduling and peer support programming.
• Provides day-to-day supervision, coaching and mentorship for youth and family peer support workers, working closely with leaders of partner agencies and other community services as appropriate
• Directly supervises peer support team members including performance evaluation and management
• Nurtures a positive team environment of continuous learning, effective communication and service excellence;
• In collaboration with the centre’s Manager, selects and hires new staff;
• Works closely with the Foundry Central Office team to ensure effective communication, knowledge exchange, data collection and evaluation practices.
• Engages in on-going evaluation and quality improvement initiatives related to youth and family peer support service delivery to ensure quality, effective family and client-centred practice. Participates in professional development and revision of standards
• Provides orientation and supports peer learning, development and training for staff as needed.
• Ensures best practices, and Foundry’s model for Youth and Family Peer Support programs, training and standards are implemented and followed.
• Ensures financial responsibility and accountability for the peers support program budget
• In collaboration with the centre/program manager, ensures appropriate client records are maintained by peer support workers in accordance with established standards,
• Identifies trends in peer support and provides feedback to centre…