Powell River, British Columbia, Canada CA$31.98 - CA$33.84

Part-time Permanent Experienced

Posted 05 Oct 2026

Description
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 team-oriented, equitable, future-focused approach.

As a unionized environment, Lift's 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 Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) Coordinator supports the delivery of low-barrier harm reduction services, including delivery of drug checking service, by coordinating daily site operations, scheduling shifts, and fostering collaboration among staff, peers, and community partners. The role contributes to a safe, welcoming, and participant-centered environment by guiding OPS staff, supporting client care, and ensuring services are consistent with harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices.

Overview

Job status: Part-time

Job title: OPS Coordinator

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Date Posted: October 5, 2026

Close Date: October 18, 2026





Hourly wage: $31.98 per hour

Reports to : Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

Diploma in a human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience coordinating services for people with lived and living experience of substance use.

Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care.

Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict de-escalation skills.

Knowledge of WorkSafeBC safety programs and critical incident reporting.

Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.

Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Valid Drivers license and vehicle

Successful completion of BCCSU Drug Checking Technician Training within two months of appointment.

Skills

Strong leadership, team coordination, scheduling, and staff mentoring skills

Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care

Experience supporting people with lived and living experience of substance use

Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Effective conflict resolution, crisis response, and de-escalation skillsAbility to coordinate client services, referrals, and community resources





Strong organizational, administrative, documentation, and reporting skills

Knowledge of workplace safety and critical incident procedures

Ability to build positive relationships with community partners and service providers

Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

Responds to medical emergencies such as overdoses, falls, and mental health crises.

Uses industrial-strength cleaning supplies and equipment.

Must be physically able to safely lift up to 50lbs.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Company Overview
Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.

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