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Jordie Douglas

Cambridge,ON

Summary

Dedicated to building trust and rapport. Compassionate and empatheic with a genuine concern for the well being of patricipants as well as other peers working in the space. Combined skills and life experience to connect with people and offer support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer (NSP)

Thrive
Cambridge, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
  • Distribute harm-reduction supplies.
  • Keep clear and accurate stat sheets.
  • Prepare kits.
  • Communicate and arrange for items to ensure that volunteers have what they need for kit-making.
  • Keep a daily log and tracking sheet.
  • Ensure that NSP is fully stocked and ready for the next day.
  • Connect with participants offering support through compassion and active listening.
  • Help connect participants with other agencies and resources within the space.
  • Working with other peers to provide a supportive, healthy, and productive environment.

Peer Outreach Worker

Sanguen
Kitchener, Ontario
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Follow planned routes, and enter encampments to clean up discarded needles and other biohazardous materials.
  • Distribute harm reduction supplies.
  • Provide other supplies, snacks, water, socks, emergency blankets and cigarettes.
  • Administer point-of-care Hep C testing.
  • Offer referrals and help connect people with different resources.
  • Connect with people experiencing homelessness or at youth shelters, offering support and compassion.

Foreman

Valard Construction
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2012 - 08.2022
  • Managed a 16-person construction crew assembling steel lattice towers for transmission lines.
  • Worked with materials, installing missing and damaged steel, as designated by quality control.
  • Managed materials for stringing operations on major projects.

Education

Ontario College Certificate With Honours - Media Fundamentals

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Oakville, None

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Active listening
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Exemplary communication
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Planning skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Community outreach
  • Compassionate engagement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Recovery guidance
  • Reliability

Timeline

Peer (NSP)

Thrive
05.2025 - Current

Peer Outreach Worker

Sanguen
02.2025 - 07.2025

Foreman

Valard Construction
10.2012 - 08.2022

Ontario College Certificate With Honours - Media Fundamentals

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Jordie Douglas