Peer Support Coordinator (Hamilton, ONT)

6-Month Contract, 3 Days (21 Hours) / Week

The Organization

Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is an expert in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) community services. Founded in 1945, SCI Ontario’s mission is to “provide peer experiences, education, advocacy, and ongoing services for those impacted by spinal cord injuries.”. Our Vision: Individuals impacted by spinal cord injuries thriving.

Job Summary

This is an existing position and an active vacancy.

As a member of the provincial Client Services team, the Peer Support Coordinator – Hamilton will develop, promote, and market an active living peer program designed to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and their family members in The Greater Hamilton Region. We are currently looking for an innovative individual to work 3 days per week for approximately 6 months. This position is hybrid, with 2 days at the regional office in Hamilton Health Sciences and one day working in the community or from home.

Reporting to the Manager, Peer Support, you will:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, volunteers, stakeholders and professional partners
• Recruit Peer Support Volunteers
• Train Peer Support Volunteers to relay lived experience to persons with a spinal cord injury and their family members.
• Meet with clients who have recently sustained a spinal cord injury who are interested in Peer Support or having a peer match
• Match volunteers with new referrals and engage volunteers through other means such as attendance and presentations at monthly Peer Connections or representing SCI Ontario in the community.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with acute care, rehabilitation and community service providers.
• Ensure collaboration with other service agencies and health care professionals to maximize access for clients.
• Maintain required program records and statistical information for reporting purposes.
• Plan and implement monthly Peer Connections sessions and actively support special events and projects.

Qualifications:

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of spinal cord injury through lived experience.
• Must be able to travel within the region (rehab hospital, and other hospitals as needed), with occasional provincial travel.
• Training and/or relevant experience in peer support, disability issues, volunteer program development and program management.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Undergraduate degree in rehabilitation, social work, psychology or related discipline, an asset.
• Ability to develop effective working partnerships with various community groups and service and health care providers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining connections and relationships using a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated planning/organization and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to facilitate presentations and workshops.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency working in an MS Office environment.

Pau Range: $23.5 – $32 per hour

Given the essence of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, lived spinal cord injury experience will always be considered an important criterion among the criteria that are part of any given search. Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to achieving accessibility in employment for persons with disabilities, while ensuring inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

SCIO is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment processes. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work with a sense of belonging.  We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be provided during the recruitment process upon request and addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status is required as a pre-condition of employment. Upon request, this position will require a Police Record Check and credentials verification.

Your positive relationship-building skills, coupled with a solid record of dependability, commitment and passion to make a difference, make you the ideal candidate for this position.  If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to your community, please forward your resume and cover letter outlining your interest as related to the job posting, as well as salary expectations, in confidence by February 25, 2026  to: Human Resources, SCI Ontario, 520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 3V9, Fax: 416-645-3265, E-mail: hr@sciontario.org