Posting End Date: September 4, 2026 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 146 Magnus Avenue Department / Unit: In House Program Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: Casual Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the incumbent will conduct treatment services (for identified individual, couples or family). The position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of Winnipeg Regional Health Authority programs and services. The focus is to provide intake and assessment, counselling, referrals, case management, educational sessions, development of treatment plans and continuing care services for concerns related to the effects of addiction, alcohol and drug use.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment and counselling. Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required. Training and /or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques and experience in developing, planning, preparing and facilitating educational material and services and experience in organizing community activities are required.

The ability to utilize current software, especially Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, and learn new technology for effective delivery of services is necessary. Fluency in English (ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is preferred). Proficiency in an Indigenous Language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values is preferred.





A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences from an accredited education institution with related field with a minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience); A Diploma in Applied Counselling (from an accredited education institution) with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience). Working in the addictions field an asset. Active membership in good standing of an associated regulatory body as applicable.

Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings. Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Demonstrates a robust commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings. May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

Some evening and weekend work may be required. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT.

The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. #

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