Peer Recovery Navigator

**Description** ***This opportunity is currently available for internal applicants only as THERE IS A STRONG INTERNAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION.*** **Recovery on Campus (ROC**) and the **UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC)** invite applications for a **Peer Recovery Navigator**. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. ROC supports the co-creation of addiction recovery-oriented campus communities across Alberta's 27 publicly funded post-secondary institutions. UCRC provides recovery-oriented supports, programming, and community-building for UCalgary students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members navigating substance use and/or behavioural addictions (e.g., gaming) and recovery. Reporting to the Program Manager, ROC/UCRC, the Peer Recovery Navigator supports programming, peer support, outreach, and community-building, with a particular focus on engaging students in the Schulich School of Engineering. Responsibilities include facilitating peer support meetings, delivering presentations, assisting with substance-free social activities, contributing to communications and social media, and maintaining program documentation. The position also supports affiliated research and evaluation activities through the Recovering in Place Lab (RIPL). **Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to): * Provides peer support through individual conversations and group facilitation, maintaining appropriate boundaries and connecting students with campus and community resources. * Builds relationships within the Schulich School of Engineering to engage students, reduce stigma, and strengthen a recovery-supportive campus culture. * Supports campus outreach through information tables, presentations, and collaboration with student groups and campus partners. * Assists with planning and delivering recovery-oriented programming, substance-free social activities, and community-building events. * Contributes to program communications, including social media content and event promotion. * Maintains timely activity records and supports program evaluation and affiliated research activities as assigned. * Participates in regular team meetings, completes assigned tasks, and communicates progress, concerns, and support needs promptly. **Qualifications / Requirements:** **Required Qualifications** * Current University of Calgary undergraduate or graduate student, or UCalgary alumni. Current students must be in good standing regarding non-academic misconduct. * Lived or living experience with addiction and recovery, or demonstrated experience as a recovery ally or experience supporting a family member, friend, or community member. * Ability to draw on personal experience and knowledge to support others while maintaining appropriate personal and professional boundaries. * Strong familiarity with the Schulich School of Engineering