Community Wellness Worker

Role Overview

The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is hiring two full-time Community Wellness Workers in Yellowknife. This position supports wellness and prevention work within a First Nations community, with a strong focus on addictions-related services.

What the Role Involves

The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of addiction issues, strong administrative and organizational ability, and a solid understanding of the historical background shaping alcohol and drug prevention and treatment in First Nations communities. Clear communication skills, both spoken and written, are essential.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should be committed to a healthy lifestyle and must have been alcohol- and drug-free for at least two years. Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor would be considered an advantage. A Criminal Record Check is mandatory.

Compensation and Employment Details

A salary package and benefits are offered. The organization did not specify the exact pay. The competition remains open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Application Process

Resumes may be submitted by email, fax, or in person at the Friendship Centre. A detailed job description is available by calling the number provided in the original posting. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Information

Employer: The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Position type: Full-time, onsite. Number of openings: 2.

Contact Details

Community Wellness Manager: Katherine Arden. Mailing address: The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, 5011-51 Street, 2nd Floor, PO Box 2667, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P9. Fax: (867) 873-5185. Website: www.ttopfc.com

Posting Status

The original listing indicated the role was advertised until 2023-04-02 and included a view count, which has been omitted from this version.