Peer Support Assistant Coordinator, Support

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title: Peer Support Assistant Coordinator, Support

Department: Student Services

Supervisor: Senior Manager, Student Services

Employee status: Term, Appointed

Hours Per Week:

Salary / Wage: $21.17 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2026

Description

The AMS Services' main mandate is to offer services and resources to the membership which are in significant demand and aim to further the well-being of the membership as a whole. 

Each of these Services are run by a Coordinator, and in some instances, with the help of Assistant Coordinator(s). 

Each of the Assistant Coordinators will be overseen on a daily basis by the Senior Manager, Student Services, a full-time, permanent, non-student role as well as their Services Coordinator, a part-time student role. 

In this position, you will use your experience in peer support to assist in leading a group of volunteers who provide information, peer and crisis support within an anti-oppression framework. The ideal candidate will have experience with facilitation, coaching, and providing peer support. Experience volunteering with the service is strongly advised for this leadership position. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled student at UBC Vancouver, eligible for the Work Learn program.

Experience Level: Current Students in an Undergraduate Program, Current Students in a Masters Program, Current Students in a PhD Program

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that explains their interest in the role and how their previous experience makes them a good candidate.

Application deadline: 11:59pm March 8, 2026

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization, and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.