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Job posting number

26-61

Department

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario

Status

Permanent, Full Time

Salary scale

$26.68 - $32.42

Posting date

2026-07-27 16:00

Closing date

2026-08-07 12:00

Background

Ontario’s youth and young adults continue to experience challenges and barriers to accessing mental health resources in their communities. The Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Initiative aims to bring the right services to youth and their families in the form of youth hubs that serve as fully integrated “one-stop-shops” for youth aged 12-25. These Youth Wellness Hubs will address needs related to mental health, substance abuse, primary care, education, employment, training, housing and other community and social services.

Job summary

With two locations, one in Pembroke and one in Renfrew, the Peer Support Worker will provide support to youth who access services and recreation at the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO). They will support and assist in creating a safe and accepting environment for youth (12-25 years old) with a special emphasis on the 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous youth and other marginalized community youth. This is an in-person position within Renfrew County.

Responsibilities

- Welcome and introduce new youth to YWHO staff and other youth and the Hub
- Explain the digital registration process and provide assistance if appropriate
- Provide positive engagement with youth.




- Refer any youth in need of crisis, mental health, or other core service supports to clinical staff
- Work towards creating an inclusive culture with youth in a supportive and respectful manner
- Work from a harm reduction and youth-centered approach
- Facilitate planned activities with youth
- Facilitate and implement group workshops
- Be able to co-create life skills and social skill groups
- Set-up and implement skills and well-being activities under the direction of the Hub Team Lead
- Co-lead programs in person or virtually as required
- Other duties may be required

Qualifications

- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Education and/or work experience in social services or related field
- Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use issues is an asset
- Ability to create a non-judgmental, inclusive youth-friendly environment where youth feel valued
- Knowledge of community resources and familiarity of Renfrew County is an asset
- Basic kitchen skills and knowledge of corresponding health and safety practices (food handling course) is an asset
- Willingness to attend a variety of training such as peer support, nonviolent crisis intervention, anti-oppression,



etc.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is a requirement
- A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a requirement
- Able to work a variety of hours include evenings, weekends and weekdays is a requirement
- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to multiple Renfrew County YWHO locations

Application deadline

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION BY 12:00 P.M. on Friday August 7, 2026 to [email protected] or at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings.

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

All current hires are required to obtain a Police Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check valid from within the last six (6) months, as well as their immunization status/immunity to a select group of communicable illnesses (including having received full COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days ago) as a pre-condition of employment.

Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851, extension 275 or by emailing [email protected]

RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

RVH is an approved employer of the CNO Supervised Practice Experience Partnership program. SPEP-eligible Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are welcome to apply.

📌 Peer Support Worker (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Renfrew Victoria Hospital
📍 Northeastern Ontario