Job Description: Frontline Addiction Recovery Worker – Cat Lake First Nation
Cat Lake First Nation is seeking a Frontline Addiction Recovery Worker to join our dedicated, dynamic team supporting individuals at various stages of addiction and recovery. This position plays a vital role in our holistic approach to healing, which integrates Western addiction treatment and the revitalization of Anishnawbe culture, including connection to The Land.

Position Type
Contract, Permanent- Rotational (14-day shifts each month)

Location
Cat Lake First Nation, Ontario

Compensation
$400-$600/day (commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Application Deadline
October 9, 2026 (will remain open until filled)

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About the Role
As a Frontline Addiction Worker, you will provide daily support to individuals in addiction recovery. This is more than a clinical position — it is a community role grounded in the belief that true healing involves reconnecting with traditional values, The Land, and cultural identity.

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Key Responsibilities

Medication Administration: Ensure Suboxone is professionally and safely distributed daily to participants by Daily Observed Therapy.

Skilled Communication: Liaise with clients, community program staff, the pharmacy, physicians, Recovery Co-Leads, and Cultural Recovery Centre leadership to ensure seamless care coordination.

Organization & Documentation: Maintain meticulous medication records. Sort them upon arrival to the community, document distribution, send forms to doctors and pharmacies, and perform other administrative duties.

Testing & Monitoring: Conduct urine drug tests and manage results confidentially and respectfully, including inputting data into our treatment database.

Program Support: Assist with treatment programming, workshops, land-based activities, cultural events, and other activities connected to the Cultural Recovery Centre.





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Qualifications

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, especially in documentation and medication handling.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively with team members and external health professionals.

Understanding of and respect for Anishnawbe culture and a willingness to engage in cultural activities.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Dependable, compassionate, and committed to supporting others’ healing journeys.

Clear criminal record check

Healthy life with no active addictions.

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Assets

Education, experience and/or training in addiction services, health care, mental health or social work is an asset.

Other skills and interests you are willing to share with people in recovery in areas such as visual and performing arts, woodworking, gardening, farming, cooking, land-based skills, operating a small business, and cooking.

Lived experience or formal education related to addiction and recovery in First Nations contexts.

Familiarity with harm reduction and trauma-informed care.

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What We Offer

On-the-job training

14-day rotational shifts each month, offering work-life balance and consistency.

Complimentary shared accommodation and transportation while in the community.

Meal allowance and transportation to and from the community from the Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay areas.

A meaningful opportunity to be part of an initiative focused on healing and cultural renewal.

Supportive team environment.

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Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Important Information: Cat Lake is a fly-in community, so candidates must be willing to live in the community for 14 days each month. Travel to the community is paid from within Northwestern Ontario.

Company Name: Colleen Oombash Memorial Cultural Recovery Centre Cat Lake First Nation

Website: www.theculturalrecoverycentre.com

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📌 Frontline Addiction Recovery Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Colleen Oombash Memorial Cultural Recovery Centre - Cat Lake First Nation
📍 Ontario