Job Description

Addictions Officer - Regional Harm Reduction Consultant
Temporary Full-time Until 30 September 2025, With Possibility of Extension
Mental Health and Addictions, Western Zone - Location to be determined

As part of the Mental Health & Addictions Prevention & Promotion Team, the Regional Harm Reduction Consultant will provide advanced leadership and expertise in the development, coordination, planning, and implementation of specialized harm reduction, overdose awareness & prevention initiatives as identified in the Provincial Alcohol Action Plan and other related strategies. This role will lead awareness, education, and training initiatives. The Regional Harm Reduction Consultant will assess community needs, research appropriate initiatives, and implement and evaluate programming. The position will work with various stakeholders and counterparts in other NLHS Zones to promote best practices in harm reduction and facilitate the development of local and regional partnerships/networks.
This position operates within a changing environment where health is monitored and influenced by current research practices in health promotion, population health, health and social policy, and health and social service delivery systems.
The Regional Harm Reduction Consultant may be required to adjust hours occasionally to facilitate activities outside of regular work hours. This position reports to the Regional Manager for the Prevention and Promotion Team. Travel within the Western Zone will be required.
Required Qualifications:
o Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a Bachelor's Degree in a health-related discipline is required. Master's degree preferred.
o Registration with the appropriate registration body, if applicable.
o A minimum of three (3) years of experience out of the last five (5) years working in the Mental Health and Addictions field, with a focus on Health Promotion, including experience utilizing a health promotion framework to inform policy changes and develop initiatives to enhance population health outcomes, is required.
o Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of harm reduction initiatives is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is a requirement for this position.

Please Note: The use of private vehicle is a condition of employment.

Hours of work: 75 Hours per pay period
0830 to 1630 Hours; Flexibility required for evenings and weekends.
Salary: $37.94 to $42.46 per Hour
Competition number: WH-2024001849
Competition closing date: 26 September 2024
Recruiter Name: Larry Boyles

Western Zone values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Please Note: A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide this information will not be considered for this opportunity.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Please note: this email address does not accept applications.
Thank you for your interest with Western Health; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.