Drop-In Harm Reduction Worker

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Job Title : Drop-In Harm Reduction Worker Position Type : Bargaining Unit, Full‐Time, Contract (until April 15, 2027) Number of Positions: 1 Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy Rate : $29.40 per hour Vacation: 7% Vacation Pay Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:30pm -10:30pm with some flexibility required depending on program-needs Supervisor: Senior Manager, Drop-In Services Posting Date : October 21, 2026 Application Deadline : October 30, 2026 Location : 40 Oak St., Toronto Why Fred Victor? For 130 years, Fred Victor has been a leader in helping people rebuild their lives in Toronto. Our mission is to improve the health, income and housing stability of people experiencing poverty and homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness, one person at a time. The Community Services (CS) department at Fred Victor is a multi-service, multi-site structure that encompasses the 40 Oak Community HUB and community programs, Employment and Training Services, Drop-Ins, Keep Cool Programs, and Food Services. Additionally, it operates social purpose enterprise with catering and community outreach services and spearheads a significant Peer Training Initiative that prioritizes the involvement of individuals with lived experience. The Drop-in Extended Program will operate during Extreme Cold Weather alerts from November 15, 2026, to April 15, 2027, with extended hours of 2:30pm – 10:30pm. The program will provide respite from cold weather, snacks and beverages, shower and laundry facilities, community referrals and harm reduction services utilizing a low-barrier philosophy. The Harm Reduction Worker is an active member of the Drop-In team, contributing to the delivery of low-barrier Drop-in services for people who are unhoused or unsheltered, as well as those who are housed but experiencing isolation, precarious circumstances, or barriers to care. The Drop-in is a place of safety, belonging, and connection for all Drop-in participants, and the Harm Reduction Worker plays a full role in that environment, supporting individuals to reduce isolation, build natural supports, and navigate systems, while bringing specialized harm reduction expertise to the team. This position operates from a foundational belief that all people, regardless of their housing situation or substance use, deserve dignity, safety, accurate information, and care that meets them where they are. Within the Drop-in, the Harm Reduction Worker participates across the full range of low-barrier services, including meals, basic needs support, relationship-building with Drop-in participants, and general program flow, while leading the program’s harm reduction functions. This includes drug checking services, harm reduction supply management, and direct education and support for Drop-in participants who use substances. They work collaboratively with the broader team to ensure harm reduction is embedded throughout the Drop-in, not siloed as a single service, and are knowledgeable about the local drug supply, current risk trends, and the full spectrum of harm reduction and substance use services available in the community. Does this sound like work you want to be a part of? We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, an opportunity to join a diverse team of caring professionals and a chance to make a difference. With over 75 programs and 25 sites, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career with us. Many members of the management team started in relief and front-line roles. What You Will Do: Program Integration & Team Collaboration Actively participate in the delivery of low-barrier Drop-in services alongside the broader team, including supporting meals, basic needs, guest flow, and community-building activities, while bringing a harm reduction lens to all aspects of the program environment. Lead the stocking, organization, and inventory management of all harm reduction supplies across the program, coordinating with the Dr…

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