POSITION: 1 Associate Counsellor
POSTING DATE: January 9, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Treatment Program
DEADLINE: Until filled
JOB LOCATION: Nelson House, MB
START DATE: ASAP
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable, pending education and experience
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and 1:00 – 9:00 pm; alternate shifts on weekends, holidays, and on-call.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Associate Counsellor at Nelson House Medicine Lodge provides essential support to the Treatment Counsellors in delivering culturally grounded, client-centered care for individuals participating in NHML treatment programs. This position assists in implementing comprehensive treatment services for Relatives in Recovery living with substance use and concurrent disorders. The Associate Counsellor collaborates with internal staff and external agencies, such as Justice and Child & Family Services, to ensure accurate reporting on attendance and program completion (with client consent). The role requires strong teamwork skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with at-risk and vulnerable populations.
This position requires human relations skills needed to guide, influence and motivate others to make positive healthy lifestyle changes. They will promote mitho pimatisiwin through role modeling abstinence from drugs and alcohol and demonstrate positive lifestyle choices for a minimum of one (1) year; as well as how to identify, understand, and overcome personal problems associated with substance abuse and other addictive behaviors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Completion of a one-year relevant certificate or diploma, with addictions training preferred; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities, skills and competencies. Must be knowledgeable in MS Programs, and ability to provide online support for Relatives. For a full job description, please enquire within.
BENEFITS:
- After a successful 6-month probationary period, employees are eligible for the NHML’s comprehensive benefits package that includes dental and vision care, disability insurance and life insurance
- 2-bedroom units available for rent on NHML property.
- Retention funds of $4,000 per year for those eligible to obtain their certification as Addictions Specialists, from a recognized accrediting body.
- Opportunities for training in treatment modalities related to substance abuse, trauma, mental health and participating in Indigenous practices that aid in the healing of program participants.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume, Adult Abuse and Criminal Records Checks to:
Email: [email protected]
Phone (204) 484-2256
**Inquire within for a full job description**
We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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