Harm Reduction Clinician

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

The Harm Reduction Clinician (HRC) 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 supporting 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:

• 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 a 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 service gaps and barriers in harm reduction and physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health 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, etc.).
• Identify effective harm reduction strategies and work to advance and implement at a community level.
• Monitor the outcomes of harm reduction programs by supporting 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.
• 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:

• BSW required. 
• Previous experience related to 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 with 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 communities harmed by colonization and promote harm reduction and physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness.
• In-depth knowledge of the impacts and outcomes of 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 First Nations harm reduction strategies and approaches.
• 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 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 Friday January 2nd, 2026, at 4:30pm.

Established in January 2019, Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM) is a northern First Nations-led aggregate health organization that will work to transform health and wellness services and improve health outcomes for First Nations people. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits structure, and opportunity for advancement.