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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:

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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 2024.36CFT 
  • ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual for the position of Addictions Counsellor 1, in the Bed-Based Withdrawal Management Centre, working in an interdisciplinary team setting. 
  • This position will be based in the Bed-Based Withdrawal Management Centre located at 241 Hanlan Road, Woodbridge (Caritas), reporting to the Assigned Supervisor. 
  • This is a full-time contract position until March 31, 2026, for 35 hours per week.  Weekend shifts may be required. 
  • Schedule Hours: (shift hours are subject to change based on program needs): Day shift hours: Monday 8am-4pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm & Friday: 7:30- 3:30 pm, 8am-4pm.; Afternoon Shift Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:1:30 pm – 9:30 pm & Friday: 7:30-3:30pm, or 8am-4pm.
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  • Job Posting 2025-136CFT 
  • ASCO is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Nurse Practitioner.  Mental health challenges are a leading cause of disability among young people.  One in five youth need mental health support, but wait times and stigma are often barriers to care. The Slaight Family Foundation has committed to a pilot program to address these barriers at North York General Hospital (NYGH) with ASCO. This Nurse Practitioner position will provide substance use disorder care based out of NYGH’s new Mental Health Emergency Services Unit, with an opportunity to provide consultation in inpatient units. 
  • This is a full-time contract position to March 31, 2027 for 35 hours per week, with a minimum of two evenings per week.  Weekend work is also expected (i.e. some Saturdays). 
  • The Nurse Practitioner will offer evidence-based care for a variety of substance use disorders based out of the Emergency Department at NYGH, with consults in other hospital departments as requested. NPs will practice at full scope for addictions care, offering pharmacotherapy including opioid agonist therapy, anti-craving therapy, and medications to relieve withdrawal symptoms when appropriate. This position will help bridge referrals and facilitate discharge from NYGH’s Emergency Department to the Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) clinic at NYGH, or another suitable RAAM clinic.
  • This position will provide on-site services five shifts per week at North York General Hospital and will work closely with the North York General Hospital staff, and other community partners, as required, to assist ASCO in achieving the goals set out by the agency, OHTs and/or its funders. This position will provide cross-coverage to the agency’s RAAM clinics, community clinics, and Mobile RAAM (M-RAAM) as required. 
  • This position will collaborate with the agency’s Nurse Practitioners team to provide nursing leadership and management to the agency’s nursing team and work collaboratively with the agency’s Leadership Team to develop, implement and evaluate the agency’s programs and services. All four domains of NP practice including client care, leadership, education, and quality improvement will be utilized in this role.   
  • Apply Now

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.  

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