Current Openings

AFM operates in a unionized environment. Open competition vacancies are listed here. They may also be advertised in Winnipeg and community papers.

Please forward covering letter and resume (electronically or otherwise), quoting competition number (when applicable) to the program area listed.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected
for further consideration will be contacted.

It is AFM practice to conduct a criminal record and child abuse registry check
prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

AFM VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

The AFM is a crown agency whose mission is to enhance the health of Manitobans by reducing the harm and addressing the impact of alcohol, other drugs and gambling through leadership in education, prevention and treatment.  The Compass Residential Youth Program is housed in a 14-bed facility located four kilometres south of Portage la Prairie in Southport, Manitoba.

Responsibilities:  Care, safety and supervision of youth clients within the residential program; participation in orientation and assessment processes; facilitation of educational and/or support groups; contribution to ongoing treatment planning; participation in planning and delivery of daily recreational programming; responding to emergency or crisis situations; building security duties; reception/switchboard services; medication administration; distribution of client supplies; and light housekeeping/maintenance duties.  This position involves rotating shift work.

Qualifications:  High school diploma and a minimum of two(2) years experience working with youth, preferably in a residential setting.  Knowledge of addictions and completion of the Child & Youth Care Certificate program and/or related educational background in the Humanities are desirable.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to assist youth in educational programs, and excellent physical health to participate in recreational programming and building maintenance are required.  Availability for shift work, a valid Class 5 driver's license and current CPR/First Aid certificate are required.

A 12-month eligibility list may be established from this competition.

Interested persons should apply in writing to:

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Part-Time Physician(s)
m.i.n.e. program (Methadone Intervention & Needle Exchange Program)
Winnipeg, MB

The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba is looking for part time physician service for clients attending the m.i.n.e. (Methadone Intervention & Needle Exchange) program, an outpatient clinic for individuals dealing with opiate addiction. The physician is responsible for the medical assessment of clients to determine their suitability for methadone maintenance therapy and ongoing medical care for clients. The m.i.n.e. program is supported by several part-time Physicians, fulltime Nurses, a Counselor, Secretary and Program Supervisor.

Hours of work are flexible within a M-F, daytime schedule. As the program is staffed with existing part-time physicians. Additional physician services for approximately 4 - 15 hours/week are required. Training and mentoring support is available from current physicians.

Qualifications/Requirements

Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba. License to prescribe methadone within a methadone maintenance therapy program is required. Assistance to obtain this will be provided.