Position #: 185451
Expected Start Date:
Union: HSAS
Facility: Wakaw Primary Health Care
City/Town: Wakaw
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Part-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: September 01, 2026
FTE: 0.59
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Hours of Work: Per 3 weeks:
3 shifts of 8 hours
6 shifts of 7 hours
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team and under the general direction of Primary Care Manager this position is responsible for training, implementation, evaluation and community engagement of harm reduction efforts across Primary health care services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Degree in Addiction Counseling
Other Education and Training
Bachelor of Human Services is acceptable
Bachelor of Social Sciences is acceptable
Competencies
Advanced - Writing skills
Advanced - Organizational skills
Advanced - Leadership skills
Basic - Computer skills
Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations
Knowledge in program and community development process
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate with community agencies
Ability to communicate with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Self-reflective practice: adhere to profess. code of ethics/practice standards
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently
Knowledge in addiction issues and mental health disorders
Other Information
For more information on the town of Wakaw please visit https://wakaw.ca/
Wakaw is located approximately 64 km south of Prince Albert
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