NHML is Hiring A Male Recovery Coach

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited; Nelson House; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Housing on NHML property

Certification retention funds

Job summary

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited is seeking a Recovery Coach at Nelson House, MB. The role supports relatives in recovery and assists clients through an eight-week residential program with ongoing aftercare.

The position emphasizes strengths-based approaches, abstinence promotion, and helping participants access community services to sustain long-term wellness.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year relevant certificate or diploma, with addictions training preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Programs and ability to provide online support for Relatives.
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Empower Relatives In Recovery as they prepare to enter the eight-week residential program and provide ongoing aftercare support.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and help participants build life skills and resilience.
• Guide, support and connect individuals with community services in a strengths-based, non-judgmental manner.

Education

Addictions certificate/diploma

Job description

POSITION: 1 Recovery Coach, male

POSTING DATE: January 9, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Aftercare Recovery Program

DEADLINE: Until filled

JOB LOCATION: Nelson House, MB

START DATE: ASAP

SALARY RANGE: Negotiable, pending education and experience

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 1:00 - 9:00 pm; alternate shifts on weekends, holidays, and on-call.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recovery Coach empowers individuals as they prepare to enter the Nelson House Medicine Lodge's eight (8)-week residential treatment program and provides ongoing aftercare support to ensure continuity of services following program completion.

The Recovery Coach will assist Relatives In Recovery on their journey to recovery by providing guidance, support, and resources tailored to their goals. The Recovery Coach will use a strengths-based approach to help Relatives In Recovery build resilience, develop life skills, and connecting them with their community services. This role focuses on fostering hope, promoting self-advocacy, and supporting long-term wellness in a collaborative, non-judgmental environment.

This position requires human relations skills needed to guide, influence and motivate others to make positive healthy lifestyle changes. They will promote mitho pimatisiwin through role modeling abstinence from drugs and alcohol and demonstrate positive lifestyle choices for a minimum of one (1) year; as well as how to identify, understand, and overcome personal problems associated with substance abuse and other addictive behaviors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Completion of a one-year relevant certificate or diploma, with addictions training preferred; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities, skills and competencies. Must be knowledgeable in MS Programs, and ability to provide online support for Relatives. For a full job description, please enquire within.

BENEFITS:

• After a successful 6-month probationary period, employees are eligible for the NHMLs comprehensive benefits package that includes dental and vision care, disability insurance and life insurance
• 2-bedroom units available for rent on NHML property.
• Retention funds of $4,000 per year for those eligible to obtain their certification as Addictions Specialists, from a recognized accrediting body.
• Opportunities for training in treatment modalities related to substance abuse, trauma, mental health and participating in Indigenous practices that aid in the healing of program participants.