Environmental Health Outreach Specialist

Wikwemikong Health Centre; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre in Ontario seeks a Community Health Program Worker – Environment to support, educate, and advocate for health within the community with a focus on environmental issues. You will organize outreach, coordinate health promotion activities, and provide education in schools, centers, and homes.

The role requires a Diploma or certificate in relevant fields and 3–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or certificate in community health, health education, environment health or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience related to community health education.
• Knowledge of the priorities affecting Indigenous health.
• Ability to present information in group settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead community outreach activities.
• Coordinate agency health promotion activities with other organizations/groups, i.e. health fairs, screening clinics).
• Provide health care and prevention education within the community including schools, community centers and patient homes.
• Adhere to reporting procedures for accidents and incidents.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions, at all times.
• Monitors the environment and investigates sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests (water testing).
• May involve fieldwork which involves taking soil samples or water samples from rivers, lakes, and streams.
• Collection of water samples from households with holding tanks.
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.
• Work closely with the Indigenous Services Canada Environmental Officer.
• Conduct bacteriological or other tests related to research in environmental or pollution control activity.
• Participate and contribute to Emergency Preparedness.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Health education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Certificate in community health or related field

Job description

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre in Ontario seeks a Community Health Program Worker – Environment to support, educate, and advocate for health within the community with a focus on environmental issues. You will organize outreach, coordinate health promotion activities, and provide education in schools, centers, and homes.

The role requires a Diploma or certificate in relevant fields and 3–5 years of experience.