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Job Summary
Recovery Navigator
Recovery Hub
Temporary full time (Sept 1 2026-March 3 2028)
If youre 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 5000 children youth adults and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needsincluding mental health challenges addictions homelessness poverty and disabilities. We believe in everyones deep and infinite worth and no matter who you are we will walk alongside you.
Through our work we rebuild integrate and strengthen connectionsto self peers families communities support professionals and the landbecause 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 reasonnot a lifetimebecause our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.
McMan is recruiting for a Recovery Navigator to join our team in providing barrierfree 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 partnership with the Clinician the Navigator cofacilitates DBT Skills informed groups aligned with the DBT Skills Training Manual.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide a warm lowbarrier intake experience for individuals seeking support.
- Develop maintain and communicate the Recovery Hubs workshop and group programming schedule.
- Oversee daytoday 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 skillbuilding 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 recoveryoriented practice harm reduction and traumainformed care.
- Strong relationshipbuilding and crisisdeescalation 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 Drivers 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.
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.
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you feel you have the skills background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment apply now by providing your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter please reach out to .
Salary Range:$54193.00 - $60215.00 ($26.05 - $ 28.94)
Closing Date: Aug 14 2026 (or until suitable candidate is found)
Submit To: hub/49798
Thank you for applying to McMan. While we appreciate your interest in this role only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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