As of November 7, 2026, Jobsy lists 27 addictions counsellor jobs in Canada. The most active employers are Recovery Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services and Adapt. Skills often requested: counselling, communication skills, mental health and crisis intervention.
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Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree plus addictions coursework or a diploma, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Registration under the Alberta Health Professions Act may be required, and the job needs the ability to travel in bad weather.
Counselling, Case management, Relationship building, Crisis intervention
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Registered health professionals must keep active registration, and some restricted interventions require authorization. Experience facilitating groups, using Connect Care and holding a valid NVCI certificate are preferred.
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions or a related field with addictions coursework, plus First Aid and Non Violent Crisis Intervention training. A Class IV driver's licence is required within 3 months of hiring, and health professions registration applies where relevant.
Counselling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Relationship building, First Aid, Non-violent crisis intervention
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
2+ YOERecovery Alberta needs a candidate with a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree plus addictions coursework, and at least 2 years of counselling adolescents in a bed-based setting. Certification in suicide prevention, First Aid/CPR and nonviolent crisis intervention is required, along with a valid Class 5 driver's licence and, where applicable, Health Professions Act registration.
Counselling, Teamwork, Case management, Communication skills, Crisis intervention, Relationship building
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, plus confidence facilitating groups and a valid Class V driver's licence. Registration under Alberta's Health Professions Act may be required, and availability for evening work is expected.
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework. They also need a Class IV licence, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention certification.
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, plus one year of related experience. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a psychiatric environment are required.
OCT, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
Recovery Alberta needs a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework. Candidates must hold a valid driver's licence and maintain any required Health Professions Act registration.
Recovery Alberta: Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in addictions, or a related degree with addictions coursework, plus about one year of related experience. Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a psychiatric environment are required; registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) where applicable.
OCT, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills
Candidates need a Bachelor of Social Work, with a Master's preferred, and eligibility for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers. They need advanced knowledge of intensive intervention methods, group counselling experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills.
Mental health, Risk management, Counselling, Teamwork, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills
3+ YOECandidates need a Bachelor's in Social Work or a Master's in Clinical Psychology or a related clinical graduate degree, plus at least three of the last five years in an addictions setting. Current registration with a professional association, a private vehicle, and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Mental health, Presentation skills, Counselling, Tolerate sitting for long periods
2+ YOECandidates need a social work or clinical master's or bachelor's degree, eligibility for registration with a professional body, and two years of recent addictions or mental health experience. They also need counselling, assessment and crisis intervention skills, good communication, and a private vehicle with a valid driver's licence.
3+ YOECandidates need a Bachelor's in Social Work or a Master's in Clinical Psychology or a related clinical degree, plus at least three of the last five years in an addiction setting. Current professional association registration, a private vehicle, and flexible hours are required.
Collaboration, Case management, Counselling, Presentation skills, Tolerate sitting for long periods
Candidates need a Bachelor of Social Work or a graduate degree in a clinical discipline, plus experience in addictions or mental health. They must be eligible for professional registration, have a valid driver's licence and use of a personal vehicle, and show strong crisis intervention and communication skills.
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health
Candidates need prior experience in assessment and counselling with people facing problem gambling, behavioural addictions or substance use, plus knowledge of consent and capacity legislation such as PHIPA and the Mental Health Act. Strong written and oral communication, independent decision making and crisis judgement are required.
1+ YOECandidates need a two-year diploma in chemical dependency or equivalent experience, plus one year in addictions treatment. Knowledge of substance use disorders, harm reduction, the Mental Health Service Act and Indigenous culture is also required.
Crisis intervention, Counselling, Case management, Harm reduction, Mental health, Social justice
2+ YOECandidates need a master's degree in a health-related discipline, two years of related experience including one year in alcohol and drug counselling, and knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, HIV/AIDS and Indigenous cultural safety.
Candidates need a degree in Social Work or a related field, plus strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with patients and within interdisciplinary teams is expected. Certifications such as Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor are an asset.
2+ YOECandidates need a degree or diploma plus 2 or more years of community addiction or withdrawal management experience, and registration in good standing with a regulatory college such as OCSWSSW or CRPO. Knowledge of Ontario mental health and consent law and a valid licence with insurance are also required.
Pine Lodge needs candidates with a diploma or degree in addictions, mental health or a related human services field. Candidates should know harm reduction, screening and assessment tools, motivational interviewing, CBT and trauma-informed practice.
3+ YOEFort McKay First Nation needs a bachelor's degree in psychology, addictions, social work or a related field, active Alberta regulatory registration, and three years each of at-risk population work and addictions counselling. A valid Class 5 licence, clean driver's abstract, clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check are also required.
Mental health, Counselling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Care planning, Circulate information
3+ YOECandidates need 3 to 5 years of counselling experience in addictions or concurrent disorders, plus experience working with people experiencing psychosis. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid, ASIST, CPI and a valid driver's licence.
5+ YOECandidates need a university degree or diploma in social work, social services or a health field, plus addiction studies certification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. ASIST, CPI, CPR and First Aid training are required.
1+ YOECandidates need a college diploma in addictions and mental health plus an addiction counselling certificate such as ICADC, and at least one year of addiction counselling experience. They must hold current First Aid and CPR certification and work independently under pressure.
Counselling, Mental health, First Aid, CPR, Crisis intervention, Work independently
Recovery Alberta (9), Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (5), Adapt (2), Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres (2) and Peel Addiction Assessment And Referral Centre (2).
What skills do addictions counsellor jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention counselling, communication skills, mental health, crisis intervention, case management, first aid, cpr and interpersonal skills.