Director Woodland Wellness Centre

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland Wellness Centre, an incorporated affiliate of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, seeks an experienced, mission-driven leader to direct its holistic addictions treatment, prevention, and aftercare program.

This senior executive role carries full accountability for program quality, clinical and cultural integrity, a budget in excess of $2 million, and the supervision of all program staff and supervisors, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Addictions or Health field required.
• Certified by a recognized Canadian alcohol and drug certification body.
• Minimum five years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in administration and addictions fields and counselling programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess program and service quality to promote an addiction-free lifestyle.
• Provide holistic counselling across prevention, treatment and aftercare.
• Direct day-to-day management of all Wellness Centre programs and 60+ staff.
• Set program strategy aligned with objectives and accreditation standards.
• Own and report on a budget exceeding $2M.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Addictions or Health field

Canadian addictions certification

Experience in governance

Tools

AMIS reporting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woodland Wellness Centre, an incorporated affiliate of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to direct its holistic addictions treatment, prevention, and aftercare program. This senior executive role carries full accountability for program quality, clinical and cultural integrity, a budget in excess of $2 million, and the supervision of all program staff and supervisors, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and assessing the Wellness Centre program and service quality to promote a health addiction-free lifestyle.
• Enhance the well-being of communities by providing holistic (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) counselling in the area of prevention, treatment and aftercare;
• Direct day-to-day management of all Wellness Centre programs, services, including oversight of 60+ employees and day-to-day facility operations.
• Set program strategy in alignment with organizational objectives and accreditation standards
• Own the program budget: planning, management, and reporting (>$2M)
• Oversee Addictions Management Information System (AMIS) reporting
• Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual reports to the Board of Directors
• Direct delivery of holistic (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) counselling across prevention, treatment, and aftercare
• Develop and maintain operational and program policy and procedures manuals
• Develop and enhance service delivery models in consultation with ISC, FNIHB, and SHA.
• Development and implementation of:
  • Annual Reports; and
  • Quarterly Reports.
• Oversee and provide direction and support to the Nurse Practitioner and nursing staff on client health care needs.
• Serve as senior executive liaison to the Board of Directors and community/partner agencies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Addictions or Health related field;
• Certified by a recognized Canadian alcohol and drug certification body;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a senior Leadership role;
• Experience in administration and addictions fields and counselling programs;
• Knowledge and understanding of the links between addictions treatment and health issues at the First Nations community level;
• Experience working with budget maintenance and reporting in excess of $2M;
• Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations; and writing reports;
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office;
• Must possess valid CPR & First Aid Training.

Assets

• Knowledge of Woodland Cree culture & traditions;
• The ability to speak/understand the Cree language.
• As a role model for the communities served, a personal commitment to holistic wellness and a sober, addiction-free lifestyle is expected.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Posted: August 6, 2026 | Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

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