Available Positions
Medical Detox Manager
Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing
Red Deer, Alberta
Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing is one of Canada’s most unique and innovative community-based recovery organizations.
Based in Red Deer, Alberta, Safe Harbour supports individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, and housing instability through an integrated continuum of care that includes medical detox, stabilization, outreach, housing, diversion, and recovery supports. The organization is widely recognized for its low-barrier, recovery-oriented approach and its ability to support individuals with highly complex and overlapping needs.
As the only White Bison Certified treatment centre in Canada, Safe Harbour intentionally braids Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, and healing traditions with Western medical approaches to recovery and stabilization. This integrated model shapes how services are delivered, how teams work together, and how recovery is experienced by clients across the organization.
Safe Harbour is now seeking a Medical Detox Manager to help lead the next evolution of its highly respected Medical Detox program.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Medical Detox Manager will provide operational, clinical, and team leadership for Safe Harbour’s 20-bed Medical Detox Unit within a highly dynamic, high-acuity environment.
This is not a traditional institutional healthcare leadership role. This role is deeply embedded within the program and requires a visible, hands-on leader who is comfortable operating at the intersection of clinical operations, client-facing leadership, crisis response, recovery-oriented care, and complex systems coordination. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting ongoing operational stability, strengthening team confidence and accountability, and helping shape the future of integrated detox and stabilization services within the organization.
The environment is fast paced, dynamic, and deeply meaningful. The Medical Detox Unit supports individuals experiencing substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, homelessness, and acute instability while helping connect clients to treatment, housing, recovery supports, and longer-term pathways to wellness.
This role offers the opportunity to lead within one of the strongest community-based detox programs in Canada while making meaningful impact within a mission-driven and evolving organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Detox Manager will:
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Medical Detox Unit with a focus on clinical excellence, safety, consistency, and compassionate care
Provide visible leadership and support to nursing teams, case workers, supervisors, and client-facing staff
Foster a culture grounded in professionalism, accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and trauma-informed practice
Support operational stabilization and help strengthen workflows, communication, documentation, and reporting practices
Ensure compliance with provincial standards, funding requirements, and clinical documentation expectations
Collaborate closely with physicians, hospitals, EMS, Recovery Alberta, Indigenous partners, treatment providers, and community organizations
Support continuity of care and transitions into treatment, housing, recovery programming, and community supports
Respond effectively to crisis situations, operational pressures, and evolving system-level challenges
Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team and contribute to broader organizational planning and growth
The Ideal Candidate
Safe Harbour is seeking a grounded, compassionate, and operationally strong healthcare leader who brings both clinical credibility and strong people leadership.
The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in dynamic environments, leads calmly under pressure, and is motivated by meaningful community impact rather than bureaucracy or hierarchy alone.
Candidates will bring:
An active and unrestricted Alberta licence as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), or eligibility to obtain registration in Alberta prior to commencing employment, and be in good standing with the applicable Alberta regulatory body.
Three to five years of leadership experience within healthcare, addictions, detox, withdrawal management, mental health, acute care, or related community-based environments
Strong clinical judgment and the proven ability to lead effectively within high-acuity clinical settings
Experience balancing operational leadership, compliance, reporting, and quality assurance requirements
Strong communication, relationship-building, and team leadership capabilities
A trauma-informed, culturally safe, and recovery-oriented leadership approach
Emotional intelligence, resilience, flexibility, and sound judgment
Comfort navigating ambiguity, operational complexity, and ongoing change
Experience working with Indigenous communities, integrated recovery models, housing services, correctional health, emergency care, psychiatric care, or transitional stabilization programs will be considered strong assets.
Safe Harbour recognizes that exceptional candidates may come from a variety of clinical and recovery-focused backgrounds, including nursing, psychiatric care, addictions, community health, emergency response, or paramedicine.
Why Join Safe Harbour?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of integrated detox, stabilization, and recovery services within Alberta.
Safe Harbour offers leaders the chance to influence how care is delivered, support vulnerable populations in meaningful ways, and work within an organization that values innovation, collaboration, cultural humility, and community impact.
For the right leader, this role offers:
The opportunity to lead within one of Canada’s most respected community-based detox programs
Meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization
A highly collaborative and evolving leadership environment
The opportunity to influence program development and future growth
Exposure to integrated Indigenous and Western recovery approaches
The ability to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals moving from crisis toward recovery
Compensation & Benefits
Safe Harbour offers a competitive compensation package within a community-based non-profit healthcare environment, including:
Salary range of $95,000 to $110,000
Comprehensive benefits program
RRSP program
Four weeks of vacation
Five wellness days annually
Potential hybrid flexibility depending on operational requirements and candidate circumstances
Location
This position is based in Red Deer, Alberta, a growing and vibrant community located between Calgary and Edmonton with access to excellent outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and a strong sense of community.
Apply
Safe Harbour Society for Health and Housing is partnering with WMC in this search.
If you are a compassionate, resilient, and values-driven leader who is energized by operational leadership, recovery-oriented care, and meaningful community impact, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence, at:
For more information, please contact:
Max Mollineaux
Engagement Lead, WMC maxm@wmc.bc.ca
604.868.5522
VOLUNTEER BOARD DIRECTOR
Help Build Healthier Individuals, Stronger Families, and More Connected Communities.
Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing is seeking up to two Volunteer Board Directors to join our Governance Board of Directors.
We are looking for community-minded leaders who want to contribute their experience, perspective, and passion to an organization making a meaningful difference in Central Alberta.
About Safe Harbour
Safe Harbour provides a broad continuum of services focused on:
• Medical Detox & Recovery Supports
• Indigenous Wellness & Wellbriety Programming
• Housing Stability & Navigation Services
• Outreach & Community Diversion Programs
• Transitional Stabilization Supports
• Community Partnerships & Systems Coordination
We are entering an exciting period of growth, innovation, and strategic development as we strengthen our role as a regional leader in recovery, health, housing, and community wellness.
About the Role
Board Directors provide governance oversight and strategic direction while supporting the organization's mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.
This is a governance role and does not involve day-to-day operational responsibilities.
We Are Particularly Interested In Individuals With Experience In:
• Healthcare
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Indigenous Relations
• Legal Services
• Governance
• Community Development
• Business Leadership
• Construction, Capital Projects, or Real Estate Development
Individuals with lived experience, Indigenous community connections, and diverse perspectives are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
• Attend monthly Board meetings.
• Review Board materials and contribute to strategic discussions.
• Support governance, accountability, and organizational stewardship.
• Act as an ambassador for Safe Harbour within the community.
• Support long-term organizational sustainability and impact.
Commitment
• Approximately one Board meeting per month
• Limited committee participation; only as required
• Typical commitment of 3–5 hours per month
• Volunteer position
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Central Alberta's most important community organizations as it expands its work in recovery, housing, Indigenous wellness, and systems transformation.
Your experience and leadership can help create lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.
To Apply
Interested individuals are invited to submit a brief expression of interest and resume outlining their experience and interest in serving on the Board of Directors to: boardofdirectors@safeharboursociety.org
Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and perspectives. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve.
VOLUNTEER BOARD TREASURER
Help Guide the Next Chapter of Growth, Recovery, and Community Impact in Central Alberta
Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing is seeking a Volunteer Board Treasurer to join its Governance Board of Directors.
For more than 20 years, Safe Harbour has provided support to individuals and families experiencing
homelessness, housing instability, addiction, mental health challenges, and complex social barriers. Today, the organization is evolving into a comprehensive health, housing, recovery, Indigenous wellness, and navigation organization serving communities throughout Central Alberta.
As Safe Harbour continues to grow, expand programming, strengthen partnerships, and pursue future capital development opportunities, we are seeking a Treasurer who can help guide the organization's next stage of financial stewardship, sustainability, and strategic growth.
About the Role
The Treasurer serves as an Officer of the Board and plays an important governance role in helping ensure the long-term financial health and sustainability of the organization.
Working collaboratively with fellow Board Directors, the Executive Director, and the Finance Director, the Treasurer provides governance oversight and strategic financial perspective while helping the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
This is a governance position, not an operational role. The Treasurer does not manage day-to-day finances, accounting functions, payroll, or bookkeeping activities.
Why This Is an Exciting Time to Join
Over the past year, Safe Harbour has undertaken significant organizational, operational, and financial modernization initiatives, including:
• Strengthening financial controls and accountability systems
• Enhancing budgeting and reporting practices
• Improving procurement and contract management processes
• Building long-term funding diversification strategies
• Expanding recovery, Indigenous wellness, and housing stabilization services
• Positioning the organization for future growth and capital development opportunities
The Treasurer will play a meaningful role in helping the Board navigate this next phase of organizational maturity and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and understand monthly and quarterly Board financial reports.
• Support Board oversight of budgets, audits, reserves, investments, and financial risk management.
• Assist the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities.
• Review annual audited financial statements and participate in discussions with external auditors.
• Provide strategic financial perspective to support long-term planning and organizational sustainability.
• Support discussions related to capital planning and infrastructure development.
• Participate actively in Board discussions and governance decision-making.
• Help ensure appropriate financial policies, controls, and oversight practices are maintained.
Ideal Qualifications
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Banking
• Investments
• Business ownership
• Financial leadership
• Public sector finance
• Non-profit governance
Professional designations such as CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent experience are considered assets but are not required.
Most importantly, we are seeking someone who:
• Understands financial stewardship and governance
• Thinks strategically and long-term
• Can provide thoughtful oversight and guidance
• Is committed to community impact and organizational sustainability
• Values collaboration, accountability, and strong governance practices
Commitment
• One Board meeting per month (typically evenings)
• Limited committee participation **only as required
• Approximately 3–5 hours per month
• Volunteer position
• Board terms are established in accordance with organizational bylaws
Why Join Safe Harbour?
This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities across Central Alberta.
As a Board Treasurer, you will help guide an organization that is expanding its impact in:
• Medical Detox & Recovery Services
• Indigenous Wellness & Wellbriety Programming
• Housing Stability & Navigation Services
• Community Outreach & Diversion Programs
• Justice & Recovery Partnerships
• Future Capital and Infrastructure Development
Your leadership will help ensure Safe Harbour remains financially strong, strategically focused, and positioned to serve the community for years to come.
To Apply
Interested individuals are invited to submit a brief expression of interest and resume outlining their background, governance experience, and interest in serving as Treasurer of the Board of Directors.
Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, cultures, and perspectives. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve and the people we support.
To apply, please email: boardofdirectors@safeharboursociety.org
Careers
At Safe Harbour, our work is grounded in compassion, respect and community impact. Whether you are joining as an employee, board member or volunteer, you become part of a team committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s challenges. Our environment is collaborative, purpose-driven and centred on making a meaningful difference in Central Alberta.
We value diverse perspectives and lived experience, and we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and connected. Explore current opportunities to work, serve or volunteer with Safe Harbour and help us continue building a stronger, more inclusive community.