Addictions Counsellor Diploma

Position #: 202173

Expected Start Date: August 25, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Sturdy Stone Building

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Community Addiction Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 25, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Diploma $29.584 to $36.176

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The main focus of this position is to provide specialized counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community. The Addiction Counsellor helps clients understand and address substance abuse and related problems, including mental health issues, problem gambling, family dynamics, and lifestyle changes. The counsellor is expected to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals within the organization, and to establish and maintain partnerships with related community organizations. This is a non-supervisory position reporting to the assigned clinical supervisor and program.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Experience

• Client-centered screening, assessment and recovery planning experience with adults and families

Competencies

• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Intermediate - Computer skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be self-directed, creative, collaborative and to have sound judgement
• Knowledge in Transtheoretical model of change
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act/related legislation
• Knowledge of addictions and integrated human service delivery services
• Knowledge of MHAIS
• Knowledge in SHA's philosophies
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
• Knowledge of substance abuse/ addictions issues and mental health issues
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing

Other Information

• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement