Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position
The Recovery Navigator supports people who use substances by helping them access services, information, and social supports, while encouraging wellness and harm reduction practices. Working within a trauma-informed, client-centered, and harm reduction framework, the Recovery Navigator contributes to a welcoming and inclusive space by coordinating care, connecting clients with recovery pathways, and collaborating with staff, peers, families, and community partners.

Overview

Job status: Temporary Part-Time, 13-months or until return of incumbent

Job title: Recovery Navigator

Hours of Work: 35 (7 hours per day, 9am-4:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday)

Work site: Overdose Prevention Site

Date Posted: September 21, 2026

Close Date: October 5, 2026

Start Date: Dece mber 7, 2026

Hourly wage: $29.76 per hour

Reports to : Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

Grade 12

Certificate in Community Social Service or related field.

Recent, related experience of one (1) year.

Knowledge of harm reduction,



trauma-informed practice, and recovery models.

Awareness of barriers, systemic issues, and health inequities affecting people who use substances.

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, traditional healing, and 2SLGBTQIA+ supports.

Basic computer literacy and familiarity with client databases.

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Skills and Assets

Strong knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and recovery models.

Ability to build trusting, respectful, and non-judgmental relationships with participants.

Experience with client intake, goal setting, person-centered action planning, and service navigation.

Knowledge of community resources, including health, housing, substance use, and recovery services.

Strong understanding of systemic barriers, health inequities, and culturally safe practices.

Ability to respond to medical emergencies in accordance with training and protocols.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Strong organizational, documentation, and computer skills, including client database management.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a energetic, client-centered environment.

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

35 hour work week

Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in an active environment with exposure to pets, drug paraphernalia, and substance use.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

This job includes frequent exposure to pets, drug paraphernalia including sharps, and illicit substance use.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

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📌 Recovery Navigator (Temporary Part-Time) (British Columbia)
🏢 Lift Community Services
📍 British Columbia