Position #: 194616
Expected Start Date: June 30, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Saskatoon Correctional Centre
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Community Addiction Services
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: The main focus of this position is to provide specialized counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community. The Addiction Counsellor helps clients understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including mental health issues, problem gambling, family dynamics, and lifestyle changes. The counsellor is expected to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the organization, and to establish and maintain partnerships with related community organizations. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to the assigned clinical supervisor and program.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Chemical Dependency diploma
Chemical Dependency diploma
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
Completed social sciences or human services discipline acceptable to employer
Competencies
Intermediate - Computer skills
Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Advanced - Written Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Computer skills
Verbal communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field.
Knowledge in the harm reduction model
Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Accurately triage addiction(s), collectively develop a recovery and case plan.
Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
Knowledge of trauma informed practice
Knowledge in group dynamics
Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
Knowledge in applying a cognitive-behavioral or other major modes of therapy
Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
Knowledge and ability to assess withdrawal symptoms related to substance use.
Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
Other Information
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Travel required
