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Healing And Wellness Workers

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Employer Name: Migisi Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre

Location/Address: P.O. Box 1340, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7

Application Deadline: June 26th, 2026

Hours of Work: 4 Contract Full-Time & 1 Part-Time Contract Positions – April 9, 2027

Work Remotely: No

Wage: $25 to $28 per hour, dependent on qualifications/experience

 

Under the direction of Healing and Wellness Supervisor, The Healing and Wellness Worker assume the responsibility for the provision of individualized treatment planning; design and delivery of lectures relevant to the treatment program; supervision and planning of client activities; and working jointly with Healing and Wellness Supervisor on a team approach.

 

Duties:

  • A certificate/diploma/degree 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 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

 

Qualifications:

  • Will be mandatory to obtain an F class driver’s license once hired (employer will cover cost)
  • This position requires working days, nights and weekends. 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)

 

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter with resume to:

Julie Lessard

Executive Director

109 Migisi Road

Wauzhushk Onigum Nation

Julie.lessard@migisitreatmentcentre.ca