Position Type: Part-Time (18.5 hours/week, 1-year contract)
Location: Multiple sites and community locations
Hourly Wage: $28.88
Oshki-Giizhig Inc. is proud to partner with Project CHOICES, a program designed to reduce the risk of alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEP) through harm reduction, trauma-informed care.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Addictions Counsellor with a strong background in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed practice to deliver Project CHOICES. The successful candidate will work with male-identifying and non-binary youth and adults in various settings, including community sites and external partner locations.
Key Responsibilities:
● Deliver Project CHOICES programming using a harm reduction and person-centered approach
● Program outreach, information dissemination, and networking, including presentations to community members and service providers about alcohol use, contraception, and the Project CHOICES program model
● Maintain program referrals through marketing and collaboration with community service providers and screen participants using the Project CHOICES eligibility criteria
● Guided by a trauma informed approach, facilitate the four counselling sessions using motivational interviewing techniques to engage participants in open and supportive conversations tailored to the unique needs of participants
● Inform participants of optional reproductive health session and arrange with a public healthcare provider as needed
● Provide participants with relevant information and resources pertaining to alcohol use and contraception, even if the participant does not meet the eligibility criteria
● Travel to multiple sites and partner organizations to facilitate counselling sessions
● Build rapport and collaborate with external collaterals and service providers
● Participate in team meetings and ongoing training related to addictions and trauma-informed practice
Qualifications:
● Post-secondary education in Addictions Counselling, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, , Psychology, or related field
● Certification or formal training in Motivational Interviewing is strongly preferred
● Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (travel required)
● Transparent Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check (or willingness to obtain)
Contract Details:
● Part-time position: 18.5 hours per week
● 1-year contract, with possibility of extension based on funding and program needs
● Flexible schedule required for outreach and travel to various locations
As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.
Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
Please send resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager – humanresources@oshki-giizhig[dot]org