Migisi Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre are looking for a Full-Time Healing And Wellness Support Worker! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Employer Name: Migisi Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre
City: P.O. Box 1340, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7
Province: ON
Application Deadline: October 13th, 2025
Email: Julie.lessard@migisitreatmentcentre.ca
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $50,000-$52,000 annual salary (possibility for future salary increases)
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
Under the direction of Healing and Wellness Supervisor, The Healing and Wellness Worker assume the responsibility for the provision of individualized counselling sessions; design and delivery of lectures relevant to the treatment program; supervision and planning of client activities; and working jointly with Healing and Wellness Workers on a team approach.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- A certificate in counseling/addictions/mental health and related work experience in the helping field.
- Knowledge of the substance abuse field, in conjunction with the Twelve Steps of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program, Red Road to Wellbriety Program and Life skills Program is considered an asset.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Anishinaabe People; communities and their culture, and traditions.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written (English).
- Must be sensitive and understanding to the needs of our patrons we provide services for.
- Punctuality is a must.
- Strong organization, planning and ability to carry through.
- Ability to handle crisis calmly and in a positive manner.
- Participate in living the good life (Mino Bimaadiziwin).
- Fluency in Ojibway or Oji Cree is considered an asset.
- Valid Class “G” license is required. Required to have own transportation to and from work site.
- Must provide a satisfactory criminal reference check
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Will be mandatory to obtain an F class driver’s license once hired (employer will cover cost)
- This position requires working days, and occasional weekends, 8-hour shifts and 12-hour shifts.
- Works primarily in a residential treatment facility, occasionally outdoors for land-based activities and accompany treatment participants to community events.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending and kneeling, lifting
- Will be exposed to the smoke of burning Scared Medicines
- Cleaning duties
- Transporting clients to activities
- In person work required (remote work not available)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Paid training
- Company matched pension plans and health, vision and dental benefits
- Paid time off during Christmas holidays in addition to Vacation Leave Credits
- Free lunch/dinner and parking, Employee Wellness Days, Cultural Leave Credits
- $50,000-$52,000 annual salary (possibility for future salary increases)
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Julie Lessard, Executive Director
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