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Addictions Counsellor III

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Fort McMurray, Alberta

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Recovery Alberta is hiring an Addictions Counsellor III on a temporary full-time basis, 1.00 FTE, through March 31, 2027. The role provides addiction counselling, group facilitation and community resource work in Wood Buffalo, with rural travel. Shifts are days and evenings on a two-week cycle with weekends off, and pay is $41.11 to $53.07 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Provide addiction counselling and treatment
Facilitate in-person and virtual treatment groups
Connect clients to community addiction services
Travel to rural communities

Requirements summary:

Bachelor's degree in addictions or related degree with addictions coursework
Comprehensive knowledge of addiction treatment resources
Experience facilitating treatment groups
Valid Class V driver's licence
Availability for evening work

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Employer posting date: 2026-10-28
First seen by our source: 2026-10-29
Source record updated: 2026-11-07

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Seniority	Mid level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day, evening
Travel	air: none · ground: moderate
Work setting	Office, Client sites
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer moderate
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	Class V driver's licence
Driver’s licence	required
Education	Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Addictions

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

People associated on LinkedIn: 1,108
Other recorded names: Recovery Alberta
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Industry	Mental Health Care
Company size	5,001-10,000 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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Bachelor's degree in Addictions or a combination of a bachelor's degree in a related field with course work in addictions. A related degree combined with a diploma related to addictions, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Individuals eligible for registration under the Health Professions Act (Alberta) must maintain active registration. Individuals may require authorization/permission under regulation to perform restricted psychosocial interventions and/or restricted activities.

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The ideal candidate will bring: Comprehensive knowledge of addiction treatment resources and community services. Experience and confidence in facilitating in-person and virtual treatment groups. A valid Class V driver’s licence and willingness to travel to rural communities. Availability to work evenings as required.

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As required.

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