Director Woodland Wellness Centre

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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For any inquiry, please contact phone: 306-425-9109 or email: [email protected].