This page contains commonly asked questions and answers about working in the field of addictions as well as issues related to substance use in the workplace, including employee drug testing labs in Canada, training opportunities related to addictions and how to volunteer in the field.
Are you aware of employee drug testing labs in Canada?
The following organizations mention employee drug testing services on their website:
Gamma-Dynacare:
http://www.gamma-dynacare.com/
Maxxam Analytics:
http://www.maxxam.ca
On-site Substance Abuse Detection (OSAD):
http://www.osad.ca/
Addictions Foundation of Manitoba:
http://www.afm.mb.ca/Services/drug_testing.htm
Are you aware of training opportunities related to addictions?
Education and training:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/Pages/default.aspx
How can I become a volunteer?
Volunteer Canada:
http://www.volunteer.ca/home
Addictions Organizations in Canada:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsOrganizations/Pages/
default.aspx
Where can I find information on certification?
The Canadian Network of Substance abuse Professionals website contains a page on certification:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/GetCertified/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I find information on starting a career or employment opportunities in the field of
addictions in Canada?
Career planning:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/DevelopingTheWorkforce/CareerPlanning/Pages/default.aspx
Get Certified:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/GetCertified/Pages/default.aspx
Education Programs:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/EducationAndTraining/Pages/default.aspx
Employment Opportunities:
http://www.cnsaap.ca/Eng/News/Employment/Pages/default.aspx
Careers at CCSA:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/AboutUs/Careers/Pages/default.aspx
You could also search our Treatment Services in Canada Database for treatment centres in regions
where you would like to live and then contact them directly for their requirements:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/TreatmentServices/Pages/default.aspx
You can also do the same for addiction organizations by searching the Addiction Organizations in
Canada Database.
Some organizations also post employment opportunities on their websites:
http://www.ccsa.ca/Eng/KnowledgeCentre/OurDatabases/AddictionsOrganizations/Pages/
default.aspx