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Apply By: Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Addictions Counsellor

Job ID:

244465

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Division:

Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre

City:

Ottawa

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

10218 - Rehabilitation Officer 2, Correctional Services

Salary:

$1,213.06 - $1,484.47 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Transform Lives. Join Our Team. Experience Fulfillment.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? Become an Addictions Counsellor with the Ministry of the Solicitor General in theOttawa-Carleton Detention Centre, in the city of Ottawa

As an Addictions Counsellor, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of inmates at our institution. You'll work with a diverse client population, collaborating with dedicated professionals within a structured correctional environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to the rehabilitation and support of inmates, creating lasting positive change every day.

About the job

In this role, you will

• Develop addiction counselling programs with the Manager, Social Work, and Rehabilitative Services.
• Provide rehabilitative addiction counselling to individuals and groups.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning, discharge planning, and family coordination.
• Engage as a member of the Methadone Treatment Program.
• Liaise with community agencies, self-help organizations, and various stakeholders.

What you bring to the team

Counselling and Addiction Knowledge:

You have:

• Expertise in addiction counselling theories, practices, techniques, and community referral networks.
• Ability to learn correctional rehabilitative and discharge planning methods.
• Skill in integrating discharge planning with addiction counselling.
• Capability to recommend program changes or terminations based on offender commitment.

Policy and Legislation Knowledge:

You have:

• Skill in learning institutional policies and addiction program procedures.
• Ability to ensure programs align with security and correctional goals.
• Knowledge of community resources for support and discharge planning.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

You can:

• Convey facts and security requirements to offenders and the public, promoting understanding of the institution's role.
• Prepare brochures, correspondence, and reports.
• Create materials and speaking notes for community groups, students, and volunteers.
• Handle requests and complaints, clarify information, and encourage compliance and cooperation.

Analytical and Technical Skills:

You can

• Evaluate and recommend changes to programs, and counsel volunteers.
• Determine program needs based on input from staff and offenders.
• Address participation issues, considering security and offender needs.
• Use computer systems to manage inmate data and prepare reports and materials.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Our managers foster a supportive and collaborative environment through open communication, an open-door policy, and regular feedback. They emphasize inclusivity, respect, and shared goals, empowering team members and adapting to individual preferences.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2244 Innes Rd, Ottawa, East Region, Enhanced – Criminal Record (CPIC) Check, Vulnerable Service Sector (VSS) check, Intelligence Check, Local Police Record Check, Credit Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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