2026-315 Transportation Coordinator

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority; Moosonee; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Group health benefits

Northern living allowance

Vacation travel bonus

Job summary

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is hiring a Transportation Coordinator in Moosonee, ON. You will ensure policy adherence, review travel documents, and coordinate cost-efficient transportation for patients and clients.

The role requires administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with Cree language is an asset; the position supports remote northern communities and a dedicated health network.

Qualifications

• Secondary school or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary Administration training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to ISC NIHB Medical Transportation Policy Framework.
• Review Notice of Appointment, Escort Authorization and Pending Prior Approvals for completeness and accuracy.
• For clients deemed ineligible to receive transportation benefits, ensure the client receives the Northern Health Travel Grant application form.
• Assess the clients’ physical needs relating to transportation requirements and make recommendations for alternate transport as deemed necessary.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments with referral sources to take advantage of multiple appointments and upcoming clinics.
• Book travel utilizing the most cost-effective means of travel and accommodations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cree language communication

Education

Secondary school or equivalent

Post-secondary Administration training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title:Transportation Coordinator

Division:Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services

Affiliation:Public Service Alliance of Canada

Location:Moosonee, ON

Reports to:Manager of Transportation Services

Status:Permanent Full-Time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Transportation Coordinator.

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, oversaw by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA

What We Do

There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a team setting
• Able to handle difficult or demanding situations and clients
• Good interpersonal skills
• In health care office setting able to utilize all the various forms of technology
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion

What You’ll Do

• Ensure adherence to ISC NIHB Medical Transportation Policy Framework.
• Review Notice of Appointment, Escort Authorization and Pending Prior Approvals for completeness and accuracy
• For clients who are deemed “ineligible” to receive transportation benefits under the ISC NIHB Medical Transportation Program, ensure the client receives a copy of the Northern Health Travel Grant application form
• Assess the clients’ physical needs relating to transportation requirements and make recommendations for alternate transport as deemed necessary
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments with referral sources to take advantage of multiple appointments and upcoming clinics
• Book travel utilizing the most cost-effective means of travel and accommodations

What You Bring

• Successful completion of Secondary school or equivalent
• Post-secondary Administration training or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
• Previous experience in delivering transportation services an asset
• Previous work experience in an office setting with clerical duties

Why Choose Us

• Defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP)
• Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
• A northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings
• Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
• Being part of a strong and cohesive multidisciplinary team

Salary: $64,506.00 - $69,849.00

Competition #: 2026-315

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: Monday, November 9th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.

As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications.Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer.Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.