Harm Reduction Clinician
Clinical Services – Based in Winnipeg MB

The KIM team invites applicants to apply for the following exciting opportunity!

The Harm Reduction Clinician (HRC) is a full-time permanent role that will work to advance harm reduction supports and programs through clinical and non-clinical interventions, community engagement and program design and evaluation. The HRC provides support toward the planning, development, and delivery of various harm reduction programs, and advances the organizations strategic goals and operational objectives.

The Harm Reduction Clinician will contribute to the development and implementation of action plans that lead to support health transformation, innovations, and a more responsive health care system in the north.

The ability to speak one of the northern First Nations languages is desirable. Candidates with roots to a northern First Nation community will be given preference.

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

• Participate in community or professional committees, advisory boards, and engagement initiatives to identify gaps in current harm reduction strategies.
• Conduct research activities related to clinical care and First Nations approaches related to harm reduction for/with northern First Nations people.
• Connect with First Nations communities in an Indigenous specific racism free environment to provide assessment, program and service planning, treatment, service coordination to support healing and wellness for the participant, their family, and community.
• Engage with and represent the organization in northern First Nation communities, families, and community members; developing relationships with organizations, groups, and individuals who share similar mission and mandates (i.e., shelter staff, supportive housing programs, healthcare practitioners, research institutions, and Knowledge Keepers within Manitoba and across Canada).
• Identify and work to address the critical harm reduction and physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health service gaps and barriers primarily for First Nations citizens of northern Manitoba residing in their home communities but also for those residing in other rural or urban centres in Manitoba (Thompson, The Pas, Leaf Rapids, Gillam, Winnipeg).
• Identify effective harm reduction strategies and work to advance and implement at a community level.
• Support the design, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a new harm reduction approaches that would create options for regulated safer access to substances with healthcare oversight, to reduce the harms for marginalized people who are dependent on unsafe illegal and/or street-based supply.
• Monitor the outcomes of programs by supporting data collection, reporting requirements or conducting evaluations including forecasting and reconciliation.
• Support the enhancement of policies, procedures, practices, and obligations associated with harm reduction, safe supply, and peer-based approaches.
• Meet regularly with management team to create solutions that advance successful, efficient, and effective delivery of programs, with a specific lens on harm reduction practices.
• Assist with regular financial management reporting.
• Provide recommendations and input regarding issues that advance the organization’s vision and goals.
• Practice in compliance with all First Nation (OCAP), provincial and federal health privacy legislation as well as the Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba, the Mental Health Act of Manitoba as any other legislative mandates that may guide the services provided to program participants, their families, and communities.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Bachelor of Nursing (BN) or Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (B.Sc.P.N.) required.
• Successful candidate must be registered as a member of a regulatory body, and in good standing.
• Previous experience related with Harm Reduction, mental health and addictions.
• Experience leading and supporting staff or volunteer teams.
• Experience working collaboratively with various health organizations including health authorities, Community health programs such as NNADAP, Brighter Futures, Building Healthy Communities and others, nursing stations, Indigenous led organizations, and tribal councils.
• Experience in advocacy for First Nations people involved with the child welfare, youth and adult, health and mental health systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage people and provide outreach and support services to marginalized communities and promote harm reduction and physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness.
• In-depth knowledge of issues facing First Nations people affected by historical and ongoing trauma of First Nations people in Manitoba, as well as knowledge of community resources and services.
• Demonstrate excellence in communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking, presentations, conflict resolution, and mediation.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team; and able to take initiative and independently organize to achieve work plan objectives.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making and problem-solving in emergent and non-emergent situations and exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public regarding harm reduction strategies and approaches.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with marginalized populations.
• Experience working with populations impacted by historical trauma, homelessness, substance use and addictions, mental wellness issues, and other barriers to safer living are an asset.
• Experience with OAT, MAPs, safer supply models, or clinical harm-reduction services is an asset.
• Experience contributing to program development, community engagement, and evaluation.
• Training and experience in crisis prevention and de-escalation preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work proficiently in computer and online databases including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current First Aid certification.
• The ability to speak one of the Northern First Nations languages is desirable.
  
  

The following are considered conditions of employment:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and a flexible work schedule as required.
• Registered (or eligible for) with the Manitoba College of Social Workers
• Satisfactory criminal record/vulnerable persons/child abuse registry checks will be required.
• Must be able to travel on occasion, with appropriate notice.
• Successful completion of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) training will be required.
• Employee must be eligible to work in Canada.

For more information or to join our growing team of experts, please submit your resume and cover letter to Trenton Schreyer at [email protected]

Applications will be accepted by email until Monday March 16th, 2026, at 4:30pm.