POSITION:                  Drug Treatment Court Services Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:          Social Development  

COMPETITION #:      2025-050

LOCATION:                Timmins

TERM:                         Full Time

CLOSING DATE:        November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Social Development, the Drug Treatment Court Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects the Drug Treatment Court (DTC).

The Coordinator of DTC Services is further responsible for administration and coordination of services related to DTC and related community initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred University Degree in Social Work or Counselling and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience in a social or justice services environment.
• Preferred Certification as an Indigenous Addictions Counsellor.
• Experience in a clinical setting and with substance abuse is necessary; experience working with high-risk clientele with substance use issues in a helping capacity.
• Experience working in the area of mental health, addictions, and completion of assessments.
• Knowledge of the judicial system, Criminal Code, and other related federal and provincial statutes.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture, history, and the social reality that Indigenous people experience in an urban setting; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
• Expertise and understanding of the principals involved to provide culturally grounded trauma-informed care and wise practices within service delivery, continuum of care, and group programming.
• Experience in program delivery, supervision, operations, administration and budgeting.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport.
• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
• Excellent organizational and administration skills; able to set priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills; ability to edit and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Excellent file management skills, stress management and time management skills.
• Proven work experience in managing crisis support and ability to mediate conflict.
• Demonstrated health and safety leadership skills.
• Demonstrated mentoring, coaching, and professional development skills.
• Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2025-050no later than 4:00 PM on November 17, 2025to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.