Position #: 179077

Expected Start Date: August 12, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatchewan Hospital

City/Town: North Battleford

Department: MH &A Services Rehabilitation Services - Addiction Services - SK Hospital

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Restores, maintains and enhances the recovery of clients seeking help for addiction and/or addiction related impacts by implementing various modalities of addiction recovery programs. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Chemical Dependency diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Knowledge in Motivational Assessment Process
• Knowledge in applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Ability to prioritize 
• Knowledge in Developmental Model of Recovery
• Knowledge in addictions specific twelve core functions

Other Information

• For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/ [https://www.cityofnb.ca/]

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. 

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.