Graduate Outcomes

What Grads Achieve

  • 75%
    Employment rate**
  • $25
    Avg. wage/hr*
  • $35
    High wage/hr*
*Source: workingincanada.gc.ca, NOC 42201. **Employment rate based on 2024 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months. Average wage is the midpoint of the range, not starting salary. Regional income may vary. Last updated March 2025.
More Than a Diploma

You’ll Graduate With

  • Approved by
    the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)
  • Verbal Intervention
    (Crisis Prevention Institute) and Trauma and Violence Informed Care certifications
  • Naloxone Administration,
    Positive Space Training, and Helping Trafficked Persons certifications
  • 12-week, 300-hour
    internship in recovery centers, outpatient clinics, or community organizations
Program Overview

What You'll Study

A 50-week diploma building client-centered counselling, case management, and relapse prevention skills for a career as an Addiction Worker.

  • Theories of Addiction, Pharmacology of Addictions, and Lifespan Psychology
  • Family Dynamics, Priority Populations, and Secondary Traumatic Stress
  • 7 industry-recognized certifications valued by employers in the field
Career Paths

Jobs You Can Pursue

  • Addiction Worker
  • Outreach Worker
  • Recovery Support Worker (community/residential)
  • Case Manager Assistant
  • Community Support Worker (addictions focus)
Employers who have hired triOS grads
  • Christie Ossington Neighborhood (Toronto)
  • Canadian Centre for Addictions
  • National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
  • Toronto Community Housing
  • Salvation Army (Toronto)
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (Hamilton)
The triOS Advantage

Why Students Choose triOS

  • Personalized Training
    Small class sizes and dedicated instructors who know you by name.
  • Career Preparation
    Resume writing, mock interviews, and one-on-one job placement support.
  • Accelerated Learning
    Job-focused skills. Graduate in months, not years.
Common Questions

Before You Apply

How long is the program?
50 weeks, including a 12-week, 300-hour internship. Delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions.
Is this program accredited?
Yes — approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF), confirming the curriculum meets national standards.
What’s the difference between this and the Addiction and Mental Health Worker program?
This program (50 weeks) focuses specifically on addiction support; the Addiction and Mental Health Worker program (66 weeks) covers both addiction and broader mental health support.
Admission requirements?
OSSD or equivalent, or 18+ with a passing Wonderlic score (18), plus a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.