Job Description

Harm Reduction Outreach Workers - Care Bus

Casual Contracts

November 2025 to March 31, 2026

Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking Casual Harm Reduction Outreach Workers who will provide outreach and services on the Thunder Bay Care Bus. The Harm Reduction Outreach Workers will be responsible for keeping clients and staff safe, connecting with community members, providing harm reduction supplies and education, and making referrals to health, community and social services. There is a strong emphasis on safety, harm reduction, health promotion, education and community partnerships.

This is a contract position from November 2025 to March 31st, 2026. Hours may vary and be scheduled up to 35 hours a week. There is an option to join the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience providing peer-to-peer support Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict Confidence in asserting oneself and maintaining healthy boundaries Strong communication skills; able to actively and accurately listen Proven training and/or experience with overdose prevention and response Physical ability to stand in a moving vehicle for full shifts and provide support in an overdose or emergency situation Experience and knowledge of drug and alcohol use, risky behaviors, and harm reduction approaches Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies Knowledge of community services and resources; strong advocacy skills Open, non-judgmental and willing to learn Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within populations who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured) Preference will be given to individuals with lived experience as (or working with people who reflect) our priority client population: racialized people, Indigenous people, people who engage in sex work, people who use drugs, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health challenges, and people who have experienced homelessness

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/



The deadline for applicants is Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.



This position will remain open until filled.



Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your on line application.

Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX:

807-622-7637

www.norwestchc.org



NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.