OPS Coordinator

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

As a unionized environment, Lift's programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position

The Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) Coordinator supports the delivery of low-barrier harm reduction services, including delivery of drug checking service, by coordinating daily site operations, scheduling shifts, and fostering collaboration among staff, peers, and community partners. The role contributes to a safe, welcoming, and participant-centered environment by guiding OPS staff, supporting client care, and ensuring services are consistent with harm reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices.

Overview

• Job status: Part-time
• Job title: OPS Coordinator
• Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
• Work site: Overdose Prevention Site
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Date Posted: October 5, 2026
• Close Date: October 18, 2026
• Hourly wage: $31.98 per hour
• Reports to: Community Health Services Manager

Qualifications

• Diploma in a human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating services for people with lived and living experience of substance use.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC safety programs and critical incident reporting.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.
• Valid Drivers license and vehicle
• Successful completion of BCCSU Drug Checking Technician Training within two months of appointment.

Skills

• Strong leadership, team coordination, scheduling, and staff mentoring skills
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and culturally safe care
• Experience supporting people with lived and living experience of substance use
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Effective conflict resolution, crisis response, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to coordinate client services, referrals, and community resources
• Strong organizational, administrative, documentation, and reporting skills
• Knowledge of workplace safety and critical incident procedures
• Ability to build positive relationships with community partners and service providers
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications

Working Condition and Physical Requirements

• Responds to medical emergencies such as overdoses, falls, and mental health crises.
• Uses industrial-strength cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Must be physically able to safely lift up to 50lbs.

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People. We honour the land, the Tla'amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.