Role Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring a senior-level Addictions Counsellor III. This is a full-time role in Fort McMurray. posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
North Zone RA, Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
Mental Health
REC00003233
1 day ago
Your Opportunity:
In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Recovery AB currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description
As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will provide quality, client focused, recovery based and culturally appropriate assessment, treatment, case management, crisis intervention, education and referral services for clients and their families; as well as community stabilization services. You will develop and implement treatment plans and provide a range of interventions which offer least intrusive and most appropriate services to clients and their families. You will also monitor and evaluate client progress and achievement of recovery goals and adapt treatment as needed. As an Addiction Counsellor III, you will depend on your excellent relationship building skills with clients, families, government staff and colleagues.
- Classification: Addictions Counsellor III
- Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
- Unit and Program: Recovery Centre
- Primary Location: Fort McMurray Recovery Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 25-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.11
- Maximum Salary: $53.07
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Previous recent 1 year experience working directly with individuals with Addiction and/or Mental Health Concerns.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who are members of a regulatory body and to those with experience in bed-based addiction treatment, community addiction treatment, or detox services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Addictions Counsellor III position at Recovery Alberta?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Recovery Alberta. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Addictions Counsellor III position at Recovery Alberta located?
This position is based in Fort McMurray. Recovery Alberta has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Addictions Counsellor III at Recovery Alberta earn?
Recovery Alberta has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Addictions Counsellor III role at Recovery Alberta posted?
This role was posted on June 5, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Addictions Counsellor III role at Recovery Alberta require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Recovery Alberta lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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