Indigenous Peer Support Program Worker

Company: Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

 Hamilton Regional Indian Centre 
Employment Opportunity 
Closes: Posted until filled   
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time 
vacancy of Indigenous Peer Support Program Worker. 
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) is a large Indigenous not for profit organization. 
We are culturally based and committed to driving positive change for the community. As a staff 
member of HRIC you will have opportunity for professional growth, access to Elders and 
Traditional Knowledge Keepers and. We strive to uphold pre-colonial management and policy 
structure, while being supportive and maintaining a positive work atmosphere. 
 
The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC) Indigenous Drop-in Centre Program Worker, 
under the direction of the Executive Director or Designate, is responsible to provide networks of 
support and mentorship to urban Indigenous people released from custody or in circumstances 
including but not limited to; conditional sentence, probation or parole as they seek to improve 
their mental health, reduce harms associated with their behaviours, avoid justice system 
recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind.  

The Indigenous Peer Support Program Worker will facilitate the development of a peer network 
comprising of people with experience with justice involvement and with mental health and/or 
addictions concerns, who can work together in achieving the Good Mind. The Program Worker 
serves urban Indigenous community members under community supervision orders and builds 
effective partnerships with mainstream community agencies, advocating broadly wherever 
necessary to improve both health and justice-system outcomes. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
• Post secondary diploma/certificate in Social Service Work, Community Justice, and/or 
Indigenous Studies or related equivalent education and/or experience, skills, and 
abilities as determined by the Executive Director; 
• 2 years of demonstrated work experience working with justice involved individuals; 
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization is an asset; 
• Experience in program planning, development, and facilitation;  
• Experience with case management; 
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history; 
• Knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous supports and services;  
• Ability to demonstrate positive role modelling; 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain lasting working relationships;  
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a 
diverse environment;  
• Experience in using Microsoft Office/365 applications and other databases; 
• First Aid-CPR certification or be willing to be certified; 
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or be willing to be certified;  
• Valid driver’s licence with clear driving record is an asset: and, 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. 
 
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (8-hour shift within these hours of 
operation), occasional evenings/weekends 
SALARY RANGE: $52,372.00-$57,050.00 per annum 

The HRIC is a highly flexible organization offering additional compensation in accordance with 
current policies. This includes 7 paid personal emergency days, 5 paid cultural days, 4 paid 
holidays beyond mandatory Employment Standards, paid vacation, paid shutdown over the 
winter holiday week, and a group benefits program. HRIC employee group benefits program has 
mandatory enrollment for full time permanent employees; eligible employees will be able to 
enroll upon the successful completion of their (3) three-month probationary period.    
 
HRIC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in concert with 
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. As such, we will 
make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the 
recruitment process.  
 
HRIC strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect 
discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring 
process. In pursuit of this commitment, we will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination 
or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This 
commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.  
 
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of the Indigenous people of 
Turtle Island, HRIC shall give preference to Indigenous people of Turtle Island who possess the 
requisite skill sets and experience. 
 
Artificial intelligence is not used by HRIC to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role. 
 
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter, resume, and 3 employment 
references to jobs@hric.ca or in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL to: 
 
Human Resources 
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre 
34 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y7 
FAX:  905-548-0024