Addictions Counsellor Degree

Position #: 186971

Expected Start Date: August 24, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: HIV Strategy

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and under the general direction of the Out-of-Scope Manager, the Addiction Counsellor Degree, is responsible for the day to day client service delivery (development, implementation, delivery and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical case management, community/program education and community/program development. "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: Saskatchewan Health Authority relies on section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights code to give preference in employment to applicants of aboriginal ancestry for this position

Education

• Degree in Addiction Counseling

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Human Services is acceptable

Competencies

• Advanced - Case management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
• Knowledge in individual, family, group, and crisis counselling methods
• Knowledge in program development and implementation
• Knowledge of crisis and suicide intervention and prevention programs

Other Information

• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/