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JOB POSTING 

 Contract Peer Workers 
Queen West site 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it 

serves and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and 

encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. 

Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records 

of offenses. 

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Harm Reduction Outreach Workers- Queen West (Peer) 
2 vacancies, 6 months (with the possibility of extension). Up to 9 hours per week. 

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a dynamic, community-
based health care organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, 
including primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community 
development programming, we are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we 
strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-sited organization. 
 
General Responsibilities: The Harm Reduction Outreach Team at Parkdale Queen West Community Health 

Centre is in search of compassionate and motivated people who are committed to offering respectful harm 

reduction and overdose prevention outreach services from an anti-racist and social justice perspective. The 

Harm Reduction Outreach Workers will bring their expertise and lived experience to support both the program 

and agency to better meet the needs of people who use substances, are street-involved, and who do sex 

work in Queen West area. All Harm Reduction Outreach Workers will have the support of PQWCHC staff and 

ongoing training to build individual, team, agency, and community strength. 

The team seeks representation from Indigenous communities, people of African, Caribbean 

communities and people with past or ongoing experience with substance use. 

Reporting Manager: Manager, Harm Reduction, Programs and Outreach 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

 • Preparing and giving out the harm reduction supplies and resources (safer injection supplies, safer crack 

use kits, safer sex supplies, safer crystal meth kits, information, pamphlets) 

 • Training community members in overdose prevention and response including training in using Naloxone 

 • Street outreach on foot 

 • Lead and support outreach activities at the partner locations 

 • Offer support, education, and training around safer drug using practices, safer sex, infection prevention, 

and health promotion to community members who use substance and do sex work 

 • Co-create and give workshops as requested by the community stakeholders 

 • Safe disposal / handling of used drug equipment 

 • Work as part of a team by attending the team meetings, trainings, and regular supervision meetings 

 • Maintain boundaries with the community members while working 

 • Meet commitments i.e. adhering to work schedule, program and client needs 

 • Collecting statistics, data entry, and writing short reports 


Qualifications: 

 • Personal experience and/or an awareness of substance use is an asset 

 • Personal experience with homelessness, sex work, mental health issues, HIV, hepatitis C is an asset 

 • Harm reduction-related and peer support volunteer or paid experience, education, or training is an asset 

 • Ability to work 4 hours shifts including evenings and weekends 

 • Familiarity with Queen West area community members and drug-using networks 

 • Ability to build trust with folks who use drugs and/or do sex work 

 • Drug user positive and sex-positive attitude with anti-racist, harm reduction outlook 

 • Good communication skills and strong listening skills 

 • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team 

 • Ability to accept feedback, take initiative, and work independently in a culturally diverse environment 

 • Basic computer skills are a plus 


 
 JOB POSTING 

 Contract Peer Workers 
Queen West site 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it 

serves and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and 

encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. 

Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records 

of offenses. 

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 • Ability to walk long distances by carrying a backpack or pulling a wagon 

 • Non-judgmental and willing to learn new skills attitude 

 • Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals 

 • Ability to speak a language other than English is an asset 


The Harm Reduction team at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre is committed to representing 

the communities we serve. People with experience using drugs, working in the sex trade, Indigenous people, 

racialized people, people from the LGBTT2SQQIA community, people living with HIV, people with 

experiences of incarceration and institutionalization, people who have experienced trauma, and people who 

have experienced homelessness or street involvement will be given special consideration. 


This position does not require a criminal record check or vulnerable sector screening. 


Compensation: $18.78 per hour + 4% vacation pay. Up to 9 hours per week 

 
 
Please forward your resume and cover letter to the hiring committee through the following channels: 


Email (or drop-off) your cover letter and resume (as one document) ASAP, we will be 
contacting qualified applicants for interviews as resumes come in. In the subject line of your 
email please include what is shown below. 


E-Mail: <a href="mailto:smohanachandran@pqwchc.ca" target="_blank">smohanachandran@pqwchc.ca</a> 
Subject Line: HR Outreach Peer 

 
OR 

 
Drop-in: Pick up written application at front desk and return completed, to Arpa Azmila or Snegha 

Mohanachandran 
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre 

 
Bathurst Site 

168 Bathurst St, Toronto, M5V 2R4 
 

We regret that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. 
 

Employment is conditional upon having had a full series of COVID-19 vaccinations (2 doses plus a 
booster) 14 days before starting employment.

Parkdale Queen West CHC

Harm Reduction Outreach Workers- Queen West (Peer)

JOB POSTING 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of 
communities we serve. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, 
LGBTQ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West 
CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Niiwin Wendaanimak Wellness Program (FOUR WINDS) 

INDIGENOUS PEER LEADER – 3 CONTRACT POSITIONS 

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a dynamic, community-based health 
care organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, 
dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also 
committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-
sited organization. 
 
Programme Overview: The Niiwin Wendaanimak (Four Winds) Aboriginal Wellness Program supports people who 

identify as Aboriginal with a focus to support those who are homeless, have experienced homelessness and/or under-

housed. The program is housed at the Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre, Queen West site and provides 

culturally specific programs including access to healing ceremonies, health education, case management supports, 

access to primary care and harm reduction supports. 

General Responsibilities: 

 • Assists with programme shopping, meal preparation and budget adherence. 

 • Assists in programme activities and in general programme agenda e.g. supporting crafts, games, drumming. 

 • Assists with the traditional aspects of the program by being a helper for the Elder. 

 • Attends meetings and skill-building workshops. 

 • Helps in planning and preparation of new programme activities. 

 • Supports participants in the programme and supports programme goals 


Qualifications &amp; Experience: 

 • Have experience of working within Indigenous communities from a philosophy of non-interference and harm 

reduction. 

 • Willingness to work in a harm reduction program. 

 • Gets along with people, does not judge and willing to learn. 

 • Volunteering or previous work experience is an asset. 


This position is for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension. There is a weekly peer rotation – Peers will alternate 

work every Monday 12-3 &amp; Tuesday from 9:00am-1:30 pm at our Parkdale site, 1229 Queen St West. Thursdays 11-3 or 

12-3 with supervision scheduled weekly for each peer &amp; Fridays 9-2 pm at 168 Bathurst Site. Workshops &amp; planning 

meetings are held throughout the year that you will be paid to attend. 

Applicants who self Identify as Indigenous and meets the other requirements of the job will be given first 

consideration in the hiring process. 

 
How to Apply? 

Let us know if you are interested in this position by talking to Vivian 
Send us an email or drop a note with your name and the best method to reach you. 

E-Mail: <a href="mailto:vrecollet@pqwchc.ca" target="_blank">vrecollet@pqwchc.ca</a> Deadline to apply is on February 7, 2025 

 
The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in Parkdale Queen West’s commitment to 
becoming a discrimination-free health Centre and an ability to work interdependently and respectfully in a multi-
disciplinary team. Languages other than English are an asset. To better represent the communities we serve, applications 
from members of Indigenous peoples, racial or Cultural minority groups, people with disabilities 
and 2SLGBTQ+ communities are encouraged to apply. Parkdale Queen West is fully accessible; please advise if you 

need accommodation in the recruitment process. 
 
Employment is conditional upon having had a full series of COVID-19 vaccinations (as per Ontario Health) 14 

days before starting employment. 


We will contact only those people selected for an interview, miigwech 

<a href="mailto:vrecollet@pqwchc.ca" target="_blank">mailto:vrecollet@pqwchc.ca</a>

Niiwin Wendaanimak Wellness Program (FOUR WINDS)

JOB POSTING 

 Relief Positions 
 Outreach Services/Sheltering sites 
 Job ID: 2025-021 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 

and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 

from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 

compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Overdose Prevention Support Workers – LAUNCH (RELIEF) 
Bargaining Unit - UFCW Local 175 


Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 

organization that has historically served mid-west downtown Toronto, and now provides outreach services to 

across the entire city. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm 

reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to 

serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-sited 

organization. 

We are seeking experienced Overdose Prevention Support Workers who shares our passion for making a 
difference; you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to 
a vision of Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives. 

Striving for excellence in client-centred care and education, you will work as part of the Mobile Covid and Harm 

Reduction Outreach Services (LAUNCH) team. In the role of a LAUNCH Overdose Prevention Support Worker, 

you will provide health information and support on safer injection and consumption, monitor clients for adverse 

reactions, assess, respond to, and support overdose events, and assist in the initiation of emergency responses, 

as necessary. As a member of the LAUNCH team you will assist in educating team members in areas relating to 

overdose response, infection prevention and safer drug consumption for purposes of increasing team capacity to 

support the needs of people who use drugs (PWUD) in sheltering sites. 


The role of OPSW includes in situ harm reduction support for shelter residents self-isolating as per directions from 

Toronto Public Health, to prevent COVID transmission within the shelter system. OPSW’s will mobilize COVID 

response should the need to uplift a new isolation site(s) emerge, and will abide and enforce strict infection 

control measures during overdose response. This position may also require flexibility to work late evenings, 

overnights, and weekends, as required by the covid isolation support function of the job. 


General Responsibilities: 


The OPSW works in tandem with Client Support Workers (CSW) and Harm Reduction Coordinators to assess risk 

factors in sheltering sites for development of effective overdose response strategies. The OPSW leads response 

to overdoses and facilitates drills and simulations for the LAUNCH team, shelter staff and community members. 

The OPSW is expected to facilitate prevention and response work in controlled and uncontrolled settings and is 

responsible for completing quality assurance on all equipment and provides safer injection education and safety 

planning to clients accessing LAUNCH services. The OPSW is responsible for capturing client encounters within 

an agency communication database. 


OPSW relief shits will be offered as either: day, evening, overnight, and weekends. 


Qualifications: 

1. Undergraduate in a relevant discipline from a recognized university or some post-secondary education 
combined with significant experience in health promotion and/or community development or an equivalent 
of work/lived experience. 

2. 2-4 years working in overdose response capacity with people who use drugs, racialized populations, 
Indigenous peoples, people who engage in sex work, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health 
challenges, and people who have experienced trauma 

3. 3-5 years of experience in a community setting should include demonstrated knowledge of community 
resources, harm reduction, and supportive counselling 

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
5. Extensive advocacy, crisis intervention and prevention, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills 

6. Ability to travel across the City of Toronto 

7. Ability to develop and implement harm reduction risk analysis assessments and overdose prevention and 

response protocols 

8. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. 

9. Experience with overdose prevention and responding to overdose emergencies 

10. Proficiency in a language other than English, as well as personal/lived experience of drug use, 

homelessness and/or street involvement are assets. 


Compensation: $30.51/hr to $35.93/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation 


 
 JOB POSTING 

 Relief Positions 
 Outreach Services/Sheltering sites 
 Job ID: 2025-021 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 

and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 

from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 

compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 

send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 

form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

Job ID: 2024-005 
 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check 
as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. Employment 
is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days before starting 
employment. 
 
 


<a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a>

Overdose Prevention Support Workers – LAUNCH (RELIEF)

JOB POSTING 

Relief Positions 
JOB ID: 2025-044 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage 
applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West 
CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Overdose Prevention Support Workers - Supervised Consumption 
Services (SCS) – Relief 
Bargaining Unit – UFCW Local 175 
 

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 
organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health 
care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we 
are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. 
PQWCHC is a multi-sited organization. 

We are seeking experienced harm reduction workers who share our passion for making a difference; you see this 
role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to a vision of Inclusive 
Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives. 

Striving for excellence in client-centred care and education, you’ll work as part of the multidisciplinary, integrated 
Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) / Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) staff team, within a harm 
reduction framework, and in alignment with the vision and values of PQWCHC. In so doing, you’ll help ensure that 
SCS/CTS operations comply with all exemption requirements and guidelines, as well as PQWCHC policies and 
procedures. In the role of SCS/CTS Overdose Prevention Support Worker, you will respond to overdoses, 
distribute harm reduction supplies, provide harm reduction education, and make referrals to additional services. 

Reporting to the SCS Supervisor, you’ll supervise clients administering their own drug injections and using other 
permitted modes of consumption (i.e., intranasal and oral) who may present with a variety of acute and chronic 
illnesses/diseases and complex health and social needs. As an Overdose Prevention Support Worker, you’ll 
provide education and support on safer injection and consumption, monitor clients for adverse reactions, assess, 
respond to, and support overdose events, and assist in the initiation of emergency responses, as necessary. You 
will also assist in client de-escalation and provide support for crowd control and make referrals to other health and 
social service providers. 

You have at least 1 year of experience working in a harm reduction program and/or a community setting, working 
with homeless and marginalized populations, including people who inject illicit drugs. You have experience with 
overdose prevention and response and training in/experience with Naloxone administration. Confident in 
asserting and maintaining strong boundaries, you bring substantial knowledge of drug use, specifically injection 
drug use, acquired through a combination of work experience, lived experience and/or education or training, are 
familiar with community services and resources, and respect and value the diversity of communities and 
individuals. 

Proficiency in one or more languages other than English would be an asset, as would experience in the following 
areas: working in a supervised consumption or overdose prevention service; providing overdose training, 
including Naloxone administration; and working with people who use drugs, racialized populations, Indigenous 
peoples, people who engage in sex work, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health challenges, and 
people who have experienced trauma. 


Compensation: $30.51/hr to $35.93/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation 

 
If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

 
Job ID: 2025-044 
 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector 
check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. 
Employment is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days 
before starting employment.

Overdose Prevention Support Workers - Supervised Consumption Services (SCS) – Relief

JOB POSTING 

 Full-Time Regular Position 
Parkdale Site 

Job ID: 2025-062 
 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage 
applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West 
CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Medical Secretary 
One (1) Full-time Regular Position at 1.0 FTE (35 hrs/week) 
Bargaining Unit – UFCW Local 175 
 

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a dynamic, community-based 
health care organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including 
primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development 
programming, we are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce 
these barriers. 
 
General Responsibilities: The Medical Secretary provides initial and ongoing personal and telephone contact to 
the Clinics’ clients, visitors and staff. Working with other Medical Secretaries to ensure the smooth operation of 
the reception area, the position performs secretarial and administrative duties and assists other staff in their 
administrative and professional duties as required. Majority of work will be based at the Parkdale site and the 
position may be expected to work across sites. 

Reporting Manager: Administrative Supervisor, Clinical and Allied Health Services 

Specific Responsibilities: 
1. Contributes to a welcoming environment through sensitive interactions with clients, maintenance of safety and 

respect for all in the waiting area. 
2. Ascertains client’s needs, provides appropriate referrals and information as required. 
3. Establishes rapport with clients to build trust and promote effective service use. 
4. Coordinates client services with other providers through making appointments with specialists and other 

agencies and informing clients of appropriate schedules. 
5. Prepares, maintains, updates, retrieves, tracks and files charts manually and electronically. 
6. Produces referrals and correspondence as directed by the clinical staff. 
7. Maintains appointment scheduling template and an up-to-date resource and referral directory. 
8. Revises providers’ schedules. 
9. Responsible for the in-coming and out-going mail. 
10. Responsible for the document management and distribution systems and maintains inventory of necessary 

forms and office supplies. Responsible for telephones including retrieving messages from answering service. 
11. Assists in programs as required, for example, harm reduction resource distribution. 
 
Qualifications: 
1. Secondary school diploma 
2. Medical secretary certificate or equivalent relevant work experience. 
3. Two to five years office experience in a health setting. 
4. Knowledge of PS suite of EMR would be an asset. 
5. Proficiency in typing and using computer and various software applications e.g., word, database, and 

spreadsheets. 
6. Proficiency in language (s) other than English considered an asset. 
7. Established administrative and organizational skills gained through several years’ office experience. 
8. Previous experience in community health/social services preferred. 

Compensation: $41,547 to $50,021 per annum, plus Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). 


If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

Job ID: 2025-062 
 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector 
check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. 
Employment is conditional upon having had a full series of COVID-19 vaccinations (2 doses, plus booster 
within 6-12 months) 14 days before starting employment.

Medical Secretary

JOB POSTING 
 Relief Positions 

JOB ID: 2024-002 
 

PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of 
the communities it serves and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and 
cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including people with 
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full compliance of the 
Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

Client Support Workers – Relief 
Bargaining Unit – UFCW Local 175 


Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 

organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health 

care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we 

are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. 

PQWCHC is a multi-sited organization. 


General Responsibilities: 

The Client Support Worker works within the Homeless and Harm Reduction team, primarily on the first floor and 

the perimeter of the Health Centre, and reports to the Supervisor, Urban Health, Harm Reduction Services. 

Responsible for maintaining an atmosphere of respect and safety, the Client Support Worker engages primarily 

with the most vulnerable individuals who access our services, including those who experience homelessness, 

poverty, mental health challenges, sex workers, and people who use drugs. To do this effectively, our Client 

Support Workers have knowledge and appreciation of the impacts of colonization, violence, and trauma on 

individuals and communities. While this is not a case management position, the Client Support Worker assists 

clients in navigating the centre and its programs and services and on occasion provides support in accessing 

outside resources. Behavioural de-escalation is an almost daily feature of the role both inside the building and in 

the immediate perimeter, and the incumbent will have strong skills in crisis intervention, in developing rapport with 

clients, and in providing support while maintaining strong boundaries. The position provides backup to the Intake 

Worker and performs some scheduling/administrative duties. 


The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university 

or some post-secondary education combined with significant experience in health promotion and/or community 

development. Your 3-5 years of experience in a community setting should include demonstrated knowledge of 

community resources, harm reduction, and supportive counselling. Proficiency in a language other than English, 

as well as personal/lived experience of drug use, homelessness and/or street involvement are assets. 


Compensation: $30.51/hr to $35.93/hr + 4% in lieu of vacation 


If you are interested in joining a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 
 
Job ID: 2024-002 

 
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector 
check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. 
Employment is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days 
before starting employment. 
 

<a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a>

Client Support Workers – Relief

JOB POSTING 

 Full Time Regular Positions 
 All Sites 

Job ID: 2025- 061 
 

PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 
from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 
compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Overdose Prevention Support Worker – LAUNCH 
Two (2) 1.0 FTE, Full-Time Regular Positions (35 hours/week) 
Bargaining Unit - UFCW Local 175 
 
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 
organization that has historically served mid-west downtown Toronto, and now provides outreach services to 
across the entire city. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm 
reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to 
serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-sited 
organization. 
 

We are seeking an experienced Overdose Prevention Support Worker who shares our passion for making a 
difference; you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to 
a vision of Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives. 

Striving for excellence in client-centred care and education, you will work as part of the Mobile Covid and Harm 
Reduction Outreach Services (LAUNCH) team. In the role of a LAUNCH Overdose Prevention Support Worker, 
you will provide health information and support on safer injection and consumption, monitor clients for adverse 
reactions, assess, respond to, and support overdose events, and assist in the initiation of emergency responses, 
as necessary. As a member of the LAUNCH team you will assist in educating team members in areas relating to 
overdose response, infection prevention and safer drug consumption for purposes of increasing team capacity to 
support the needs of people who use drugs (PWUD) in All sites. 
 
The role of OPSW includes in situ harm reduction support for shelter residents self-isolating as per directions from 
Toronto Public Health, to prevent COVID transmission within the shelter system. OPSW’s will mobilize COVID 
response should the need to uplift a new isolation site(s) emerge and will abide and enforce strict infection control 
measures during overdose response. This position may also require flexibility to work late evenings, overnights, 
and weekends, as required by the covid isolation support function of the job. 
 
General Responsibilities: 
The OPSW works in tandem with Client Support Workers (CSW) and Harm Reduction Coordinators to assess risk 
factors in sheltering sites for development of effective overdose response strategies. The OPSW leads response 
to overdoses and facilitates drills and simulations for the LAUNCH team, shelter staff and community members. 
The OPSW is expected to facilitate prevention and response work in controlled and uncontrolled settings and is 
responsible for completing quality assurance on all equipment and provides safer injection education and safety 
planning to clients accessing LAUNCH services. The OPSW is responsible for capturing client encounters within 
an agency communication database. 
 
Qualifications: 

1. Undergraduate in a relevant discipline from a recognized university or some post-secondary education 
combined with significant experience in health promotion and/or community development or an equivalent 
of work/lived experience. 

2. 2-4 years working in overdose response capacity with people who use drugs, racialized populations, 
Indigenous peoples, people who engage in sex work, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health 
challenges, and people who have experienced trauma 

3. 3-5 years of experience in a community setting should include demonstrated knowledge of community 
resources, harm reduction, and supportive counselling 


 
 JOB POSTING 

 Full Time Regular Positions 
 All Sites 

Job ID: 2025- 061 
 

PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications 
from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full 
compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
5. Extensive advocacy, crisis intervention and prevention, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills 
6. Ability to travel across the City of Toronto 
7. Ability to develop and implement harm reduction risk analysis assessments and overdose prevention and 

response protocols 
8. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. 
9. Experience with overdose prevention and responding to overdose emergencies 
10. Proficiency in a language other than English, as well as personal/lived experience of drug use, 

homelessness and/or street involvement are assets. 

Compensation: $55,536 to $65,397 per annum, plus Group Benefits and HOOPP (Health Care of Ontario 
Pension Plan). 

If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

Job ID: Job ID: 2025- 061 

Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a 
condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. Employment is conditional 
upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days before starting employment

Overdose Prevention Support Worker – LAUNCH

JOB POSTING 

 Full Time Temporary Contract 
 Queen West Site 
 Job ID: 2025-060 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves, 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s Indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage 
applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West 
CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Overdose Prevention Support Worker – HART Hub 
One (1) Full-Time Temporary Contract (35 hours/week), 4 Month Contract 
Bargaining Unit - UFCW Local 175 
 
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (PQWCHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care 
organization that has historically served mid-west downtown Toronto, and now provides outreach services to 
across the entire city. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm 
reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to 
serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. PQWCHC is a multi-sited 
organization. 
We are seeking experienced Overdose Prevention Support Workers who share our passion for making a difference; 
you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to a vision of 
Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives. 

The Hart Hub Mobile Overdose Prevention Support Worker (OPSW) is responsible for overdose prevention 
training, education and overdose response around the Queen West neighbourhood and catchment area. OPSWs 
are expected to collaborate with other HART Hub colleagues, including program management, to ensure 
lifesaving supports and connections to care are delivered in a manner that provides high quality service delivery. 
OPSWs are expected to build rapport with clients in the community, respond to overdose emergencies and 
provide follow-up linkage to care and overdose prevention support. 

Reporting to the HART Hub Manager, the OPSW is part of the HART HUB services which will work closely with 
mental health, substance use care (continuum of treatment, recovery, harm reduction), and health promotion 
teams to ensure cross-team and cross-site collaboration. The OPSW will work with the team to contribute to the 
growth and development of the HART Hub program which will include the development of processes and 
pathways for HART Hub clients. 


General Responsibilities: 

ï· Operate in a mobile capacity by preforming scheduled outreach in and around the Queen West 
Neighbourhood and greater catchment area to provide emergency overdose response and connection 
support for people who use drugs 

ï· Participates in overdose response for clients, initiates emergency responses as necessary, provides after 
care support and leads debriefing after overdose incidents 

ï· Provides overdose prevention education, training to clients and linkage to social care and clinical 
addictions supports 

ï· Supports crisis prevention and de-escalation when needed 
ï· Provides case advocacy to ensure that the client receives the community supports and health and social 

services to which they are entitled, including client-centered coordination of services to overcome barriers 
to services and to promote equitable treatment for people who use drugs 

ï· Liaise to identify gaps in services, required services and emergent client needs and develop promote the 
introduction of revised or new services 

ï· Contributes to PQWCHC’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data, and participates in research 
and knowledge/exchange/transfer activities as applicable 


 
 JOB POSTING 

 Full Time Temporary Contract 
 Queen West Site 
 Job ID: 2025-060 


PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves, 
and we encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s Indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage 
applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West 
CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses. 

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Qualifications: 

1. At least 1 year of experience working in a substance use care program and/or a community setting, working 
with homeless and marginalized populations, including people who inject illicit drugs. 

2. Experience with overdose prevention and response, and training in/experience with Naloxone 
administration 

3. Confident in asserting and maintaining strong boundaries 
4. Substantial knowledge of drug use, specifically injection drug use, acquired through a combination of work 

experience, lived experience and/or education or training 
5. Familiar with community services and resources 
6. Excellent verbal communication skills 
7. Crisis intervention and prevention, conflict resolution and negotiation skills 
8. Proficiency in one or more languages other than English is an asset 

Compensation: $55,536 to $65,397 per annum, plus HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) option 

pIf you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team to, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please 
send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the 
form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: <a href="https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/" target="_blank">https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/</a> 

Job ID: 2025-060 

Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector 
check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense. 
Employment is conditional upon having had a COVID-19 vaccination(s) (as per Health Ontario) 14 days 
before starting employment.

Overdose Prevention Support Worker – HART Hub

Rise Women’s Legal Centre (Rise) is a community legal centre providing accessible legal services that are responsive to the unique needs of self-identifying women and gender diverse persons, primarily in the area of family law in British Columbia. In addition to serving clients, we are a knowledge based and knowledge generating organization and work collaboratively with organizations around the province.Rise’s work is guided by three focus areas – learning, helping and systems change, through which the organization provides direct support to clients, learning opportunities for students, family law advocates, support workers, and lawyers, and works on systemic change through research and education.Job Title: Education Manager (Parental Leave Coverage)Terms: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Note that this is an 18-month term position to cover parental leave.Salary Range: $78,000 – 85,000 per annum plus benefitsLocation: Vancouver, BC (hybrid)Start and End Dates: December 15, 2025 - June 11, 2027Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Rise Women's Legal Centre

Education Manager

The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is seeking to fill the regular, full-time position of Senior Information Management &amp; Information Technology (IM/IT) Officer.CAUT is a progressive labour and professional organization representing more than 72,000 faculty, librarians, researchers, academics, and general staff at 124 universities and colleges. It promotes the economic and political interests of its members, advances the standards of the profession, and seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada.Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR, and Operations, this position is responsible for supporting the strategic vision and goals of the organization by leading the planning, governance, and delivery of CAUT’s information management (IM) and information technology (IT) strategy. The role has three primary pillars:<ol><li>Strategic planning and governance: working with stakeholders and leadership to facilitate IM/IT vision, maintaining a strategic backlog, identifying and facilitating IM/IT initiatives, supporting the IM/IT governance committee, and contributing to CAUT policies.</li><li>Project and partner management: planning and executing IM/IT projects, overseeing service providers (including managed service provider, web application management, cybersecurity, and SaaS platforms), coordinating contractors for application development (including Power Platform and Power BI) projects, and managing contracts/SLAs.</li><li>Operations and staff management: supervising IM/IT staff, ensuring delivery of line-of-business systems (such as membership services platforms), end-user support, and application development processes.</li></ol>Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Strategic Planning &amp; Governance<ul><li>In consultation with the Director of Finance, HR, and Operations and an IM/IT governance committee (if applicable), develops, maintains, and evaluates CAUT’s IM and IT strategy and technological infrastructure.</li><li>Maintains a strategic IM/IT backlog using strategic planning best practices.</li><li>In consultation with leadership and an /IT governance committee, develops and assists in enforcing IM/IT policies, ensuring compliance with privacy and cybersecurity best practices and Canadian law.</li><li>Working with the IM/IT governance committee and leadership, planning, executing, and evaluating IM/IT programs and projects.</li><li>Systematically scans for technological risks, opportunities, and emerging platforms and approaches. Flags issues, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to an IM/IT governance committee for consideration.</li></ul></li><li>Project and partner management<ul><li>Manages IM/IT programs and projects, including in areas of membership data management, document management and collaboration, member services, and process automation.</li><li>Manages service provider and vendor relationships across functions, including IT managed services, cybersecurity, web services management, and SaaS platforms.</li><li>Facilitates the evaluation, selection, procurement, and implementation of IM and IT systems and technologies appropriate for both the internal and external needs of the organization.</li><li>Manages vendor/contractor work for applications development projects, including Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate.</li><li>Provides project management leadership using Agile Scrum techniques, and drawing on traditional project management methods such as PRINCE2 and PMBOK.</li><li>Evaluates partner and vendor performance and ensures SLA adherence.</li></ul></li><li>Operations and staff management<ul><li>Coordinates the delivery of IM/IT services for the organization, staff and members, ensuring that core services are available and working to create a positive experience for all stakeholders.</li><li>Manages the work of the IM/IT team comprised of IT Officer, IT Systems Technician, and any other assigned staff. Meets staff regularly to ensure alignment on goals, effective operations and project management, progress against priorities, and effective client communications.</li><li>Ensures staff follow project management, application development, business analysis, and user support best practices.</li><li>Provides staff coaching and development, including designing and overseeing training plans on an annual basis.</li><li>Oversees management of CAUT’s Microsoft 365 tenant, including SharePoint, Teams, and Azure hosting, as well as SaaS platforms (including HR and accounting). Oversees management of member services platforms, including Wicket member database.</li><li>Oversees information architecture for document management and collaboration, data design activities, archiving and records management, and cybersecurity practices.</li><li>Guides responsible adoption of enterprise AI technologies.</li><li>Manages integration of CAUT IM/IT platforms with both internal and external systems.</li><li>Coordinates IM/IT training to CAUT staff and stakeholders, including identifying needs and coordinating delivery.</li><li>Monitors systems usage and gathers data and feedback from end-users to continuously improve systems performance.</li><li>Stores electronic documents in accordance with the protocols of the document storage systems.</li><li>Provides IM/IT logistical support for organizational events, as necessary.</li><li>Participates in Finance, HR, and Operations team and IM/IT team activities including operational and budget planning, cross-functional initiatives, and regular team meetings to ensure alignment on goals, progress against priorities, and two-way communication.</li><li>Provide back-up support for the IM/IT team.</li></ul></li><li>Other related duties assigned by CAUT leadership.</li></ul>Hours&nbsp;&amp; Location&nbsp;<ul><li>Full-time position, 35 hours per week.</li><li>May be required to work overtime on occasion.</li><li>This position is not fully remote. The incumbent may be allowed to work a hybrid schedule in accordance with CAUT’s Working from Home Policy. &nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Completion of post-secondary degree; computer science, information, or related field preferred.</li><li>Certification(s) in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, and/or Agile Scrum) required.</li><li>Certifications in ITIL and/or Microsoft platforms is an asset.</li><li>At least 7 years of professional experience in a similar capacity including a minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience.</li><li>Significant experience providing IM/IT support and training to end-users.</li><li>Demonstrated Project Management experience.</li><li>Vendor and contract management experience.</li><li>Demonstrated project management experience; experience managing application development is an asset.</li><li>Experience managing Microsoft 365 services, including Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.</li><li>Experience installing, configuring, and/or managing Membership Database Management (MDM) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, such as Wicket, Salesforce, Dynamics, for example, a strong asset.</li><li>Extensive experience providing advice and guidance to senior leadership.</li><li>Professional experience in an Association, unionized, and/or not-for-profit organization preferred.</li></ul>Language Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to work in both official languages at an advanced level is a strong asset; fluency in verbal and written English essential.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Wide range of knowledge of IM and IT platforms, systems, methods, and standards.</li><li>Domain knowledge of the Microsoft 365 platform and services, specifically Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.</li><li>Proficiency with various desktop applications, including the Office 365 suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.</li><li>Knowledge of current trends and developments in information management technology.</li><li>Clear understanding of confidentiality and privacy legislation and issues, and thorough knowledge of how to apply cyber security.</li><li>Ability to exercise sound judgment and deal with high-level issues in a balanced and fair manner.</li><li>Ability to work independently in consultation with the Director while exhibiting a high degree of initiative and sound judgment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships with others within and outside the organization, deal effectively with conflict, build credibility and trust and to support and promote partnerships and effective work teams.</li><li>Strong planning, time management, and project-management skills to effectively balance competing requirements and manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong and proactive self-development skills.</li><li>Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.</li><li>High degree of professional ethics, integrity, including an understanding of and commitment to privacy policies.</li><li>Understanding of and commitment to CAUT’s policies, practices and procedures and alignment with CAUT’s values and objectives, including social justice, equity, and human rights.</li></ul>CAUT is committed to the principles of employment equity in hiring and in all of its employment practices and seeks to diversify its workforce. Aboriginal People, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQ2S, racialized people, and women are actively encouraged to apply.Compensation and Benefits:This position has been classified as Category 5 in the Collective Agreement between CAUT and COPE Local 225. The current hire rate for this category as of July 1, 2025, is $157,503.00.&nbsp;&nbsp;The position supports work-life balance through hybrid work and generous paid leave including five (5) weeks of vacation per year, sick and personal days, summer hours (Fridays off in July and ½ Fridays off in August), and winter holiday closure between December 22 and January 1 annually. In addition, the position is eligible for excellent benefits including extended health and dental benefits, disability and life insurance, employee and family assistance, a defined contribution pension plan with 11.5% employer contributions after six (6) months of employment, and various employer paid learning and development opportunities.How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit their applications by 5:00 PM on November 23, 2025, via CAUT’s Career Centre via the link below. This is a current vacancy, and the position will remain posted until filled.&nbsp;All applications must be addressed to the Executive Director including a cover letter and resumé demonstrating how the candidate meets the job requirements.&nbsp;All applications will be treated confidentially. 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