Frontline Recovery Worker

Cat Lake First Nation is seeking two (2) Frontline Recovery Workers to join our dedicated and dynamic team supporting people in various stages of addiction and recovery. This position plays a vital role in our wholistic approach to healing, which integrates Western addiction treatment and the revitalization of Anishnawbe culture, including connection to The Land.

Position Type:  1 Year Contract with option to extend (14-day shifts each month- up to 10 hours per day)
Location: Cat Lake First Nation (fly-in community)
Compensation: $400-$600/day (commensurate with experience & qualifications)
Application Deadline: Will remain open until filled

About the Role:

As a Frontline Recovery Worker, you will provide daily support to individuals in addiction recovery. This is more than a clinical position — it is a community role that involves building strong relationships with people and being their daily point of care; helping them move toward recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Administration: Ensure Suboxone is professionally and safely distributed daily to participants by Daily Observed Therapy.
• Professional Communication: Liaise with clients, local workers helping with Suboxone distribution and needle exchange, the pharmacy, physicians, Recovery Co-Leads, and Cultural Recovery Centre leadership to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Organization & Documentation: Maintain meticulous records of medication. Sort it upon its arrival  to and departure from the community, document distribution, send forms to the doctors and pharmacies and perform other administrative duties.
• Testing & Monitoring: Conduct urine drug tests and manage results confidentially and respectfully, including inputting data into our treatment database.
• Home visits & Community engagement: Visit clients in the context of their home and community to build strong relationships and help them move toward their recovery goals.
• Program Support: Assist with treatment programming, workshops, land-based activities, cultural events, and other activities connected to the Cultural Recovery Centre.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Education, experience, and/or training in addiction services, healthcare, social work, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Friendly with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work collaboratively with team members and external health professionals.
• Understanding of and respect for Anishnawbe culture and a willingness to engage in cultural activities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to supporting others’ healing journeys.
• No criminal record
• Be living a healthy life with no active addictions.
• Other skills and interests you are willing to share with people in recovery in areas such as land-based healing, visual or performing arts, woodworking, gardening, farming, cooking, operating a small business, and cooking.

What We Offer:

On-the-job training within a supportive team environment.
Complimentary accommodation and transportation while in the community.
Meal allowance and transportation to and from the community from the areas within Northwestern Ontario or Manitoba.
A meaningful opportunity to be part of an initiative focused on healing and cultural renewal.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Erin Horvath at community@theculturalrecoverycentre.com