JOB POSTING

Competition Number 2026-49

Union/Non-Union: OPSEU/SEFPO
Position: Addiction Worker
Status: One (1) Permanent Full Time
Program: Addiction Services
Initially assigned to: 393 Oak Street West

Purpose:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Addictions Worker will provide hands-on assistance to clients within the Residential Addiction Program. Addictions Workers are responsible for delivering care focused on residents’ activities of daily living, while also helping residents develop coping skills and strategies for positive lifestyle changes.

Education and training:

- Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary education in a related field such as Mental Health and Addictions or Social Services Worker (SSW)

Requirements:

- A negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Correctional Services Canada (CSC) Clearance or willingness to obtain
- A valid class G driver’s license and proof of insurance and daily access to a reliable vehicle
- Current Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificate required
- Able to lift at a minimum 20 lbs. from squatting to standing position
- Bilingualism (English/French) is required

Experience:

- Experience in Addiction & Mental Health Services is preferred
- Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience working with vulnerable populations, specifically adults living with a reliable and persistent mental illness and/or acquired brain injury (ABI) and/or Addictions and/or complex healthcare needs providing assessments and rehabilitation services
- Experience working in a community setting and strong knowledge of community resources, resident assessments, goal planning, life skills development and support

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Basic working knowledge of computer software




- Facilitating Psychosocial Education Groups and coordination of other after-hours programming
- Ability to work cooperatively and independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in managing challenging behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality as per PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, with a working knowledge of Bill 68 inclusive of Community Treatment Orders, Residential Tenancy Act and the Health Care Consent Act
- Understands satisfactory standards of nutrition and hygiene
- Ability to advocate for residents
- Assisting residents with medication needs
- Knowledge/experience using the principles and practices of psychosocial rehabilitation

Personal Suitability:

- Commitment to continuous learning
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance
- Demonstrated commitment to client and family-centered care
- Willing to work flexible hours; days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for the position based on their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications as identified in their resume

Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

French Language Services Required:

Bilingualism in English and French is required for this FLS-designated position. Priority will be given to candidates who meet the bilingual requirement. However,



unilingual candidates are still encouraged to apply and may be considered if the French language requirement can be otherwise fulfilled or if no suitable bilingual applicants are identified. A formal French proficiency test will be conducted.

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How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter via email and include the Job Competition Number (see above) in the subject line of your email to: [email protected]

Additional Information

This is a bargaining unit position. Internal candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements will be given priority consideration before external applicants.

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check within three (3) months is required.

Vacancy Status Disclosure:

The current posting is for an existing vacancy at CMHA-NBD

CMHA-NBD welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

CMHA-NBD promotes the principles of and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We strongly encourage applicants with lived experiences, from Indigenous communities, people of all races, colors, ethnic origins, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations to apply. We recognize that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.

CMHA-NBD does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.91 per hour

Work Location: In person

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