Employment Opportunity – Addictions worker REPOST

POSITION: Addictions Worker – REPOST

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent – Full-Time
WAGE: $27.00 per hour + based on education and experience
DEPARTMENT: Wellbeing

 

JOB SUMMARY:
The Addictions Worker is under the direct supervision of the Director of Well Being. The Addictions Worker will be responsible for screening, assessments, referrals, and after-care
planning for clients with addiction-related issues. The applicant will have the ability to facilitate education and awareness sessions related to addictions. The applicant would have extensive experience in one-to-one, group counselling and case conferencing.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
✓ Certification in Addictions Counselling through the Canadian Council of Professional Certification, Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation, First Nations
Wellness/Addictions Counsellor Certification Board, or an equivalent recognized program.
✓ Minimum of four (4) years of experience in counselling and/or working in the field of addictions.
✓ Demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to living a substance-free lifestyle to model and promote healthy living.
✓ Positive attitude, strong motivation, and a desire for continuous self-improvement.
✓ Solid understanding of current issues and challenges related to addictions.
✓ Proven facilitation and counselling skills.
✓ Healthy lifestyle and good standing within the community.
✓ Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
✓ Strong written and verbal communication skills.
✓ Working knowledge of budgeting, reporting, and program evaluation.
✓ Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, particularly within Cowessess First Nation.
✓ Understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, and language is considered a strong asset.
✓ Organized, punctual, dependable, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
✓ Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and adapting to flexible work hours as needed.
✓ Open to direction and willing to engage in professional development opportunities.
✓ Willing to complete a Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) and drug screening as a condition of employment.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Complete applications should consist of:
1. Cover Letter & Resume
2. Three (3) references with email information.

 

Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2026

Please send applications to:
Human.resources@cowessessfn.com