Powell River, British Columbia, Canada • CA$29.76 - CA$31.64
Full-time Temporary Entry Level
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 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 Support Worker provides front-line, direct support to shelter clients by assisting with daily living activities, responding to immediate needs, and promoting safety, dignity, and inclusion. Working collaboratively with Lift staff, the role contributes to a respectful, team-based environment by sharing information, supporting harm-reduction practices, and communicating safety concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Overview
Job status: Temporary, Full-Time (4+-months)
Hours of Work: Saturday - Wednesday (12pm - 8pm)
Date Posted: November 6, 2026
Close Date: November 20, 2026
Hourly wage: $29.76 – $31.64 per hour *plus applicable shift premiums
Reports to : Housing Services Manager
Qualifications
High school completion required
1 Year Employment Experience
Knowledge of the Housing First model and harm reduction practices
Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources




Successful Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check required
Skills
Basic understanding of street culture
Reliable, responsive, and supportive team member
Demonstrates excellent communication and active listening skills
Demonstrates concise and ethical documenting skills
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain client confidentiality
Demonstrates understanding of emergency response protocol
Ability to remain alert and perform tasks in a demanding environment
Ability to remain calm and responsive during crisis incident response
Contributes to a culturally safe setting
Working Condition and Physical Requirements
12-hour night shifts in a temporary shelter environment
Attends to medical emergencies including overdoses, injuries, and mental health crises
Navigates stairs and uses cleaning products and equipment
Safely lifts up to 50lbs
Collaborates as part of a team with high expectations for accountability, inclusivity, and respect
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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📌 Support Worker - Shelter (Full-Time, Temporary) (British Columbia)
🏢 Lift Community Services of qathet Society
📍 British Columbia