Job Information
Job Title: Addiction Counsellor
Job Requisition ID: 71716
Ministry: Children and Family Services - Provincial Campus Based Care
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until March 2026
Scope: Open
Closing Date: June 16, 2025
Classification: Rehabilitation 3 (064RBB)
Salary: $2,665.62 to $3,328.30 bi-weekly ($69,575 to $86,868 / year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect, and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults. The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.
To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.
Provincial Campus-based Care (PCBC) centres across the province offer 24/7 trauma-informed care and secure services for vulnerable youth (ages 12-17 receiving child intervention services) and their families. PCBCs integrate best practices to help youth reach their potential and address emotional and behavioural therapeutic needs.
PCBC goal is for youth to return to a less intensive form of care, become independent or return to their families. PCBC encompasses several programs to support youth such as Indigenous/cultural supports, recreation therapy services, on-site schools, medical services, transition and connection services, addiction support, occupational therapy and access to facility dogs.
The Addictions Counsellor is part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that includes medical professionals, clinicians and front-line (and supervisors) child and youth care professionals. In addition to these team members being an important avenue to problem solve, the program supervisor is available for consultation on complex issues/ concerns raised.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:
Minimum Recruitment Standards: Directly related two-year diploma or a degree related to the position assignment (Addictions or Social Work) and four years of related experience.
Children and Family Services is committed to delivering culturally appropriate services to Indigenous populations and we encourage applications from Indigenous candidates.
Requirements:
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards
A cover letter is not required with your application, as such it is important that your resume is detailed and accurate, listing your experience, as well as the months, years, your title, and duties you performed.
There is one Temporary position available until March 2026.
Hours of Work: This position works 38.75 hours per week.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Pre-Employment Requirements:
As part of the application process, final candidates will be required to complete and satisfactorily qualify on:
Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Candidate screening and interviews will be taking place periodically throughout the job posting. Interviews will be taking place virtually/in-person, and accommodation may be made if requested.
Application Requirements:
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
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With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.