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Why Work for Addiction Services Central Ontario?

Who We Are:

Addiction Services Central Ontario (ASCO) is a charitable, community-based addiction services organization with its main office located in Aurora, Ontario and provides programs and services in York Region, South Simcoe and some parts of Toronto. ASCO unites to offer hope and promote recovery through outstanding service and innovation. We take pride in our passion for quality improvement and in our client-centred approach to addiction treatment and recovery.

What We Offer*:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits package
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks after one (1) year of continuous service
HOOPP Pension Plan for Full-time and Part-time permanent staff
3 Flex Days to be taken throughout the year
15 days’ Paid Personal time
Education Allowance provided up to $300 per fiscal year
5 Education Days per fiscal year provided for personal and professional development
Employee Assistance Plan
Various employer-paid training programs

*May vary and/or be pro-rated based on status (ie. Permanent, Contract), minimum weekly hours and length of contract.

We Offer One of Canada’s Best Pension Plans:

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

Current Opportunities Now Available @ ASCO

Job Posting 2025.18FT
ASCO is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and energetic individual to work as a Care Coordinator supporting our Addictions Withdrawal Management Services (AWMS), RAAM, clinics and North York General Hospital referrals.
The Care Coordinator will work with AWMS leadership to build upon addictions medicine services, specifically in the North York region, and potentially, in York Region and South Simcoe.
This position will work closely with the Nurse Practitioner providing Addictions Consults at North York General Hospital (NYGH) to facilitate discharge to appropriate Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics or Community Clinics.
The Care Coordinator will also be responsible for the coordination and management of the Mobile Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (M-RAAM) and will provide back-up support to the agency’s Resource Nurse position when required, including M-RAAM duties and responsibilities.
The Care Coordinator will ensure smooth flow of clients between NYGH inpatient units and ASCO RAAM and Community Clinics, as well as M-RAAM, while also providing front-line nursing support when needed.
This role will also help with implementation of new initiatives.
With the evolving nature of Ontario’s health system through the establishment of Ontario Health and Ontario Health Teams, this position will be involved in collaborating with other organizations to ensure a seamless transition of services for people being served where they are located.
The position to be filled is a Permanent Full-time position, for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two in-person shifts per week. Two evenings per week and weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). This position is within the Bargaining Unit.
This position will be based out of the North York office, and reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
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Job Posting 2025.19CPT
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Part-Time Court Support, Case Manager 2, with a focus on supporting clients in the Bradford Courthouse.
The Court Support, Case Manager 2 will provide direct services to individuals with substance use issues and concurrent disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system. This might include assessment, referral, case management, court support, crisis intervention, short-term counselling and advocacy.
The Court Support, Case Manager 2 will also provide case consultation and collaborative treatment planning with local mental health and addiction workers, provide training and awareness initiatives, and participate in local and district concurrent disorder committee work.
This position provides services in various capacities in order to ensure the organization meets the needs of clients where they are located.
This part-time position will be based in the Alliston office location, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
ASCO is required to follow all public health and provincial directives as well as of those of our Ontario Health Team partners as related to the pandemic and other health issues that may come forward, including but not limited to vaccination requirements.
This is a 18-month Maternity Leave part-time contract position to October 1, 2027, for 21 hours per week (3 shifts/week), with a minimum of one evening per week. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). This position is within the Bargaining Unit.
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Job Posting 2025.21PT
ASCO is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and energetic individual to work as a Group Facilitator 1. As Group Facilitator 1, you will facilitate groups such as educational/treatment groups and in our Back on Track (BOT) program to assist persons who have been convicted of impaired driving or registered a blood alcohol level in the ‘warn range’.
This position will be based in the Aurora office location, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor
This is a Part-time permanent position for 21 hours per week, with a minimum of one evening per week, weekend work is also expected (i.e., some Saturdays). This position is within the Bargaining Unit.
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Job Posting 2025.20CPT
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Info/Referral/Intake 1 to provide intake/information/referral to potential clients and assessment services to agency clients.
This position will also provide an agency orientation to clients seeking service within the agency.
The Info/Referral/Intake 1 will gather the necessary information required to determine the appropriate services, programs and/or referrals needed to support the individual requesting information.
The position also entails tracking and responding to phone calls, pre-intake by e-mails and transferring information onto the agency’s Client Management System (CMS), and internal electronic waitlists.
This position will also assist with RAAM intake calls.
With the evolving nature of Ontario’s health system through the establishment of Ontario Health and Ontario Health Teams, this position will be involved in collaborating with other organizations to ensure a seamless transition of services for clients.
This position offers services in various capacities to ensure the organization meets the needs of clients where they are located.
This position will be based in the Aurora office location, reporting to the Assigned Supervisor
This is a Full-time 6-month Contract position for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week, weekend work is also expected (i.e., some Saturdays). This position is within the Bargaining Unit.
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Job Posting 2025.17FT
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) supporting the Addictions Withdrawal Management Services program and other teams, programs and services as needed.
The RPN will conduct client assessments and implement treatment plans according to the needs and preferences of each client.
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will co-ordinate nursing services that individuals require for substance use disorders and will focus on Community Clinics and/or RAAM and may be responsible for providing coverage in other addictions medicine programming within ASCO.
The RPN will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team which includes medical (physicians/nurse practitioners, nurses) and non-medical staff (Addictions Counsellors/Case Managers/Peer Support Workers, Information/ Referral/Intake, Admin), and will work in a harm reduction context. Care may be provided with or without the aid of drug therapy and/or other medical interventions.
Additional support such as discharge planning and early recovery education is provided.
This position provides services in various capacities to ensure we meet the needs of clients where they are located.
Addictions Withdrawal Management provides assistance with voluntary withdrawal from alcohol and/or other substances for clients who are under the influence of these substances and/or in withdrawal or otherwise in crisis directly related to these substances.
Addictions Withdrawal Management provides comprehensive, inter-professional, holistic outpatient addictions care for clients and their families affected by substance use, generally alcohol and opioid use disorders.
With the evolving nature of Ontario’s health system through the establishment of Ontario Health and Ontario Health Teams, this position will be involved in collaborating with other organizations to ensure a seamless transition of services for people being served.
The position to be filled is 1 Permanent Full-time position, for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays).
This position will be based out of the Aurora office and reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
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Current ASCO Opportunities @ Toronto Community Crisis Services

The Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS) program provides support to people experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis in northwest Toronto. This program is part of a City of Toronto police reform initiative that is evaluating the effectiveness and impact of non-police-led responses to people experiencing non-emergency crises. This program aims to reduce the harms experienced by people who have mental health and addictions challenges as well as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2+ and other marginalized individuals.

Job Posting 2025.22FT
ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) supporting the Black Mental Health & Addictions program and the Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS program).
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will co-ordinate nursing services that individuals require for mental health challenges and substance use disorders.
The RPN will conduct client assessments and implement treatment plans according to the needs and preferences of each client.
This position will focus on the Black Mental Health and Addictions program and on initiatives to support culturally sensitive care for Black families, youth, and children facing mental health and/or addiction issues.
This opportunity is aimed at reducing health inequities in line with Ontario Health’s “A Black Health Plan for Ontario”.
In addition, the RPN will focus on the Toronto Community Crisis Services (TCCS) program, which provides support to people experiencing a mental health and/or addiction crisis in northwest Toronto.
This program is part of a City of Toronto police reform initiative that is evaluating the effectiveness and impact of non-police-led responses to people experiencing non-emergency crises.
This program aims to reduce the harms experienced by people who have mental health and addictions challenges as well as Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2+ and other marginalized individuals.
The TCCS is governed in partnership with a Collaborative. The Registered Practical Nurse will provide services to the TCCS program.
The RPN will also provide coverage to the Addictions Withdrawal Management Services (AWMS) program at ASCO, including community clinics and rapid access addictions medicine clinics, including our Mobile – Rapid Access Addiction Services (M-RAAM) program.
This position provides services in various capacities to ensure we meet the needs of clients where they are located.
The position to be filled is a Permanent Full-time position, for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week. Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). This position is within the Bargaining Unit.
This position will be based out of the North York office with the possibility of re-location within York Region, and reporting to the Assigned Supervisor.
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