Diabetes Educator

Dilico; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan available to all

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision plan

Flexible schedule option

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON seeks a Certified Diabetes Educator to deliver diabetes public health education to First Nations communities. You will lead monthly education sessions, coordinate quarterly screening clinics, and develop materials to address service gaps.

The role requires a BScN, diabetes educator certification, CPR and standard first aid, and willingness to work flexible hours with on-call rotation. Travel and a valid Ontario license are required.

Qualifications

• BScN degree is required.
• Diabetes Educator Certification is required.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certifications are required.
• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario must be shown.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and provide on-call service rotationally.
• Travel regularly with a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetes public health education to First Nations communities.
• Coordinate monthly education sessions and quarterly screening clinics.
• Research trends and prevalence of diabetes to address service gaps.
• Develop and/or procure educational materials for community education.
• Facilitate access to secondary and tertiary care when necessary.

Skills

Flexible hours

On-call service

Education

BScN Degree

Diabetes Educator Certification

Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification

CPR and Standard First Aid Certification

Registration with regulatory body (CNO)

Job description

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1-Full-Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Deadline: September 22, 2026

Competition #: 1674

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Community Health Service Manager, the Certified Diabetes Educator will be responsible for the delivery of diabetes public health and education to First Nations communities. This will include the delivery of monthly education sessions, the coordination of quarterly screening clinics, researching current trends and prevalence of diabetes, reviewing, identifying, and addressing service gaps with respect to diabetes intervention, development and/or purchase of educational materials, and facilitating access to secondary and tertiary care where necessary. The Certified Diabetes Educator will positively impact the lives of the community members of the First Nation, provide community members with the education needed to manage their health, and provide current and research-based education to community members and serve the community by promoting positive health care changes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A BScN Degree is required
• Good standings with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Diabetes Educator Certification is required
• Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification is an asset.
• Three (3) years' experience in community-based service delivery, knowledge and experience in the delivery of public health and education programs, previous experience in the delivery of diabetes education.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide on-call service on a rotational basis
• Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid
• The regulated health care provider must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate regulatory body
• Must possess be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
• Criminal records search and vulnerable sector search

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6