Competition Number: 2026.10.TFT

Program: Harm Reduction

Posting Date: February 20, 2026

Closing Date: February 28, 2026

Location: Timmins

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary until August 31, 2026

Salary Range: $50,448 ($27.72/hr) - $61,015 ($33.52/hr)

Expected Hours:  35 hrs / Week 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Harm Reduction Outreach Worker provides information, education, and equipment directly to people who use drugs by applying a variety of harm reduction strategies, including the provision of harm reduction supplies, referrals to relevant agencies, and ongoing support as appropriate and needed. While the main responsibilities of the outreach worker are to provide direct services, peer engagement, and community development are also key components of the role. For more information about the Northeastern Public Health, visit our website at www.neph.ca.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or degree in addictions, social services, or related field;
• Experience working in a community setting, preferably in the area of addictions or harm reduction;
• Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with people who use drugs and are living with or at risk of HIV and/or Hepatitis C;
• Effective presentation skills;
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel to meet program needs;
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Satisfactory criminal background check;
• Required to comply with Immunization policies, including COVID-19 vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please apply to:

Human Resources
Northeastern Public Health
careers@neph.ca 

Note: Please ensure the competition number is clearly stated in the subject line.

Competition Number: 2026.10.TFT

Program: Harm Reduction

Posting Date: February 20, 2026

Closing Date: February 28, 2026

Location: Timmins

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary until August 31, 2026

Salary Range: $50,448 ($27.72/hr) - $61,015 ($33.52/hr)

Expected Hours: 35 hrs / Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Harm Reduction Outreach Worker provides information, education, and equipment directly to people who use drugs by applying a variety of harm reduction strategies, including the provision of harm reduction supplies, referrals to relevant agencies, and ongoing support as appropriate and needed. While the main responsibilities of the outreach worker are to provide direct services, peer engagement, and community development are also key components of the role. For more information about the Northeastern Public Health, visit our website at www.neph.ca.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or degree in addictions, social services, or related field;   
  
• Experience working in a community setting, preferably in the area of addictions or harm reduction;
• Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work with people who use drugs and are living with or at risk of HIV and/or Hepatitis C;
• Effective presentation skills;
• Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle are required;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel to meet program needs;
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Satisfactory criminal background check;
• Required to comply with Immunization policies, including COVID-19 vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please apply to:

Human Resources
Northeastern Public Health
careers@neph.ca 

Note: Please ensure the competition number is clearly stated in the subject line.