Recovery Navigator

Mcmancalgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Paramedical services

Vision

Prescription drug coverage

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Flexible schedule

Personal days

Job summary

McMan Calgary & Area is seeking a Recovery Navigator to lead the Recovery Hub, coordinating intake, individualized recovery planning, DBT-informed groups, and program coordination. The Navigator will build community partnerships, connect participants to housing, detox, treatment and health supports, and collaborate with the University of Calgary on research and evaluation.

Requirements include a Human Services credential, three years working with vulnerable populations, strong writing and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Services.
• Three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of recovery‑oriented practice, harm reduction, and trauma‑informed care.
• Strong relationship‑building and crisis‑de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and housing providers.
• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services.
• DBT training or strong understanding of DBT framework and willingness to complete training.
• Current First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training.
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage.
• Must have a Child Welfare Intervention Check and Police Check (current within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, low-barrier intake experience for individuals seeking support.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the Recovery Hub’s workshop and group programming schedule.
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of Recovery Hub activities to ensure smooth, integrated service delivery.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized recovery and housing stability plans.
• Co-Facilitating DBT-Informed groups.
• Maintain strong collaboration with neighbouring and community agencies.
• Support skill-building in emotional regulation, coping, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with University of Calgary partners on research, evaluation, and program development initiatives.
• Ensure data collection tools provided by University of Calgary are in place, functional, and consistently used across the Hub.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Program planning

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Human Services credential

Job description

Recovery Navigator

Recovery Hub

Temporary full time (Sept 1, 2026-March 3, 2028)

If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan ... be the connection that changes everything!

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. Every year, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs—including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth, and no matter who you are, we will walk alongside you.

Through our work, we rebuild, integrate, and strengthen connections-to self, peers, families, communities, support professionals, and the land- because people need people. Our sense of well-being, identity, and belonging comes from relationships, and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reason-not a lifetime- because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.

McMan is recruiting for a Recovery Navigator to join our team in providing barrier‑free services and an inclusive space for individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The Recovery Navigator leads the coordination and day-to-day operations of the Recovery Hub, ensuring seamless delivery of recovery-oriented services through participant intake, individualized recovery planning, DBT-informed group facilitation, workshop and program coordination, community partnership development, resource navigation, and collaboration with the University of Calgary on research, evaluation, and data collection. The Navigator plays a central role in supporting individuals by assessing needs, coordinating linkages to external services, and navigating access to detox, treatment, housing, employment, cultural healing, and health supports.

The Navigator also collaborates closely with organizations delivering specialized addiction programming, connects with community-based/peer-led recovery programs, and supports workshops on grief and loss, relapse prevention, and wellness. In partnership with the Clinician, the Navigator co-facilitates DBT Skills informed groups aligned with the DBT Skills Training Manual.

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a warm, low-barrier intake experience for individuals seeking support.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the Recovery Hub’s workshop and group programming schedule.
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of Recovery Hub activities to ensure smooth, integrated service delivery.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized recovery and housing stability plans.
• Co-Facilitating DBT-Informed groups.
• Maintain strong collaboration with neighbouring and community agencies.
• Support skill-building in emotional regulation, coping, and resilience.
• Work collaboratively with University of Calgary partners on research, evaluation, and program development initiatives.
• Ensure data collection tools provided by University of Calgary are in place, functional, and consistently used across the Hub.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A degree or diploma in Human Services
• Three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable populations
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of recovery‑oriented practice, harm reduction, and trauma‑informed care.
• Strong relationship‑building and crisis‑de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and housing providers.
• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training or strong understanding of DBT framework and willingness to complete training
• Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage.
• In order to be considered as a candidate, you MUST have a Child Welfare Intervention Check and Police Check (current within 6 months)

*This role will require on call support on a rotating basis, and/or this role will require some evening and weekend work hours.

Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture

McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, learning & development, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large.

Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes health, dental, paramedical services, vision, prescription drug coverage, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, the organization encourages a work life balance.

• health
• dental
• paramedical services
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• paid vacation
• flexible schedule
• personal days

Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.

Equal Opportunity

McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan, we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Salary Range: $54,193.00 - $60,215.00 ($26.05 - $ 28.94)

Closing Date: Aug 14, 2026(or until suitable candidate is found)

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, proof of insurance, and work references.

The collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to McMan and participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information by McMan to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.

Thank you for applying to McMan. While we appreciate your interest in this role, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.