Position # : 9010900
Expected Start Date: September 14, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Sandy Bay Health Centre
City/Town: Sandy Bay
Department: Addiction Services Community Clinics&Programs;
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: March 10, 2028
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 10.67 hours per 12 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the primary goal will be to restore, maintain and enhance the recovery of people seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related issues by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. Responsibilities include providing informational programming as well as individual and group counselling sessions with clients. This position will be expected to assess individual and group needs of clients and implement plans to help clients reach their goals. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
Minimum of one year experience in addictions/mental health would be desirable
Education
Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Diploma
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Competencies
Demonstrated skills w/ Addiction and Concurrent disorders assessment/counseling
Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in co-current disorders and issues related to gambling addictions
Knowledge of how addictions impacts the individual, community and families
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
Knowledge in group dynamics
Knowledge in holistic addictions treatment model
Knowledge of screening and addiction assessment tools and procedures.
Knowledge Transtheoretical Model of Change
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to screen for addictions and/or addiction related symptoms
Other Information
HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
For more information on the village of Sandy Bay please visit https://www.peterballantyne.ca/sandy-bay/
Professional registration with applicable skilled assoc. (if applicable)
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
Sandy Bay is located approximately 191 km north of Flin Flon
Equivalent program acceptable to the employer may be considered
Successful candidate with a home base other than Sandy Bay will be considered.
Flexible option for two week in two week out work schedule is available.
Costs for time, travel, accommodations, other expenses will be paid by employer.
Recruitment incentive of $7500 will be available for eligible successful candidate.