NCAT Coordinator- Part Time

The Nanaimo Community Action Team (CAT) is a multi-sector, community-led table that brings together people with lived and living experience, service providers, Indigenous partners, and community stakeholders to coordinate local action in response to the drug poisoning crisis. The CAT aligns with the mandate of the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions’ Overdose Emergency Response Centre (OERC).

1. Coordinate and support regular Nanaimo CAT meetings
2. Prepare meeting agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up documentation
3. Support NCAT membership and Peer Coordinator with agenda-setting, decision-making, and action tracking
4. Facilitate communication and collaboration among CAT members and partners

1. Build and maintain relationships with CAT members, peer leadership, and community partners
2. Support trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive collaboration
3. Advance equity-centered and harm reduction approaches

1. Plan, manage, and support community engagement events and initiatives
2. Support CAT working groups in developing and implementing action plans
3. Assist with regional and cross-community coordination as required

1. Support CAT working groups with funding applications and proposals
2. Track project progress, budgets, and evaluation measures
3. Maintain documentation aligned with CAI and funder reporting requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience, education, training, or lived/living experience
• Experience supporting or coordinating community tables or collaborative initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across sectors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project coordination and/or event planning
• Knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and cultural safety
• Driver’s License (highly recommended but required)

• Remote and in-person, as required
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Community-based work within systems impacted by substance use and drug toxicity

• Pay: $40/Hour plus expenses (flexible and based on funding)
• Hours and Schedule: 22 hours per week
• Location: Nanaimo, BC and work in the community as needed. May also be able to provide remote option
• Start Date: As soon as possible and is subject to ongoing funding
• Hours of Work, Days Off and Work Area may be subject to change.

To apply please click on ‘apply to position’ and submit your resume and cover letter by 5pm on August 17, 2026

Please note: THIS IS AN EXCLUDED CONTRACTUAL POSITION WITH AVI.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We would like to thank all those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.