Addiction Recovery Co-Lead; Male

Male Addiction Recovery Co-Lead

Contract (12-14 days/month; second half of the month)

The Addiction Recovery Co-Lead is an important leadership position within the treatment program and is the first point of contact for all living with addictions in Cat Lake First Nation. The two Co-Leads will work collaboratively to help people find a treatment path most suited to their goals.

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• Work diligently to build trusting, friendly, and caring relationships with clients, colleagues, and community leadership to earn mutual trust
• Meet one-on-one with people, and their support circle to assess their recovery goals and help them navigate the stages of recovery, including detox, stabilization, trauma recovery, and reintegration into community life in a meaningful way.
• Facilitate recovery groups such as NA/AA, sharing circles, men’s groups, and psycho-educational workshops on various topics related to relapse prevention, personal awareness, and interpersonal skills using a decolonizing lens.
• Support the Contingency Management program, including weekly urine testing, meeting with clients, managing their goals and recovery incentives.
• Connect clients with a psychotherapist (in person or online) using the roster of therapists being developed.
• Respond to mental health emergencies as they arise.
• Participate in case conferences with other staff, addiction physicians, and others involved in a client's circle of care.
• Initiate programming to build skills and relationships with people using their interests as a starting point. Examples may include Anishnaabe cultural programming, cooking, visual arts, music, woodworking and land-based skills.
• Assist with Suboxone Direct Observed Therapy when needed.
• Other matters that arise related to addiction recovery support.

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• Have formal education in social work, mental health, addiction recovery or a related field with 10 + years of experience.
• Have a proven track record of working with people who have experienced trauma.
• Have an approach to practice that is strength-based and motivational.
• Work well within a team and independently.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Be an engaging and knowledgeable facilitator of psycho-educational workshops related to all aspects of recovery.
• Maturity of character, stability in life, and no active addictions.
• Clear criminal record check.
• Have a strong understanding of the connection between colonialism and addiction and the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Northwestern Ontario.
• Be able to live in the community for 12-14 days during the second half of each month. The community provides accommodations free of charge.

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$700-900/day commensurate with experience and education.

• On-the-job training
• 14-day rotational shifts each month, offering work-life balance and consistency.
• Complimentary shared accommodation and transportation while in the community.
• Meal allowance and transportation to and from the community from the Sioux Lookout or Thunder Bay areas.
• A meaningful opportunity to be part of an initiative focused on healing and cultural renewal.
• Supportive team environment.

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Closing Date:
Open until filled, with the first review of resumes happening on October 9, 2026

Important Information:

Cat Lake is a fly-in community, so candidates must be willing to live in the community for 12 to 14 days each month. Travel to the community is paid from within Northwestern Ontario.

Company Name:
Colleen Oombash Memorial Cultural Recovery Centre Cat Lake First Nation

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