Peers Victoria is a multi-service grassroots agency that has been working with and for Victoria sex workers for almost 30 years. Through direct service delivery and partnerships, Peers provides outreach, harm reduction, and wellness support services. We maintain a welcoming and accessible service environment that promotes the empowerment of current and former sex workers. Reporting […]
Sacred is a group made up of Indigenous folks that currently or formerly worked in the sex trade. They meet monthly to connect and share experiences as Indigenous sex workers and to draw strength from culture and community. This position will focus on providing support services to Sacred group members and the Sacred Coordinator by […]
With funding from Island Health, Peers Victoria operates three (3) HOPPS Teams in supportive housing locations. It is expected that the HOPPS Teams will continue to evolve given the need to engage in a continuous quality improvement process to ensure these services are provided in a way that minimizes harms related to substance use. As […]
Reporting to the Manager of Programs, the Night Outreach Worker is skilled in harm reduction delivery models, familiar with local health and community social support services, and is knowledgeable about street-based sex work/trade. Night Outreach Workers work collaboratively with team members to provide ethical, peer-based, responsive support that is informed by the needs of the […]
The Drop-in Program Facilitator – casual position works under the Manager of Programming and Counselling Services, alongside other team members and is skilled in providing harm reduction, group facilitation, workshop delivery and general support when needed. The Drop-in Facilitator must respond rapidly and sensitively to the needs of the participants who access the Peers Drop-In […]
Multiple casual and on-call positions available. Hours will be 10am-5pm or 11am-6pm, subject to change based on program needs. Positions will be located at Capital City Centre, House of Courage, and Spaken housing sites. Island Health has provided funding for on-site health services at housing and shelter sites, including harm reduction and overdose prevention, primary […]
