Position #: 163546

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St Josephs Hospital - SHA - MHA

City/Town: Estevan

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: April 01, 2028

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: Yes

: Restores, maintains and enhances the recovery of clients seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related impacts by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. "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

- Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

- Computer skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Writing skills

Knowledge and Abilities

- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to respond under pressure.
- Knowledge of chemical dependency/co-dependency and effect on the family unit.
- Ability to report client information in accordance with qualified standards
- Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Service's Act
- Knowledge in development model of recovery (SMRS)
- Knowledge of HIPA
- Knowledge of educational/behavioural interventions/consultations
- Knowledge of the Youth Detox and Stabilization Act
- Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change




- Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
- Ability to prioritize work
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions

Other Information

- For more information on the city of Estevan please visit http://estevan.ca/

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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