Program Assistant

DILICO ANISHINABEK FAMILY CARE; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Paid vacation time

Christmas time off

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare and vision coverage

Opportunity to make a difference in a/

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking a Program Assistant to support the provision and development of health and wellness services in Thunder Bay, ON. This full-time role operates under the Program Manager and emphasizes alignment with the agency’s vision and core values.

The position requires leadership experience in healthcare, related degrees, and ability to travel as needed. The agency promotes Indigenous preference and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration, Health or Nursing with 3+ years leadership in healthcare.
• Familiarity with regional health services and medical software systems.
• 3+ years designing and managing health programs and services.
• Knowledge of primary health care systems.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.
• Class “G” Driver’s License with access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support provisioning of services for clients of the Dilico Health & Wellness Team.
• Assist with overall management, supervision, direction and development of health services aligned with the Agency’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Familiarity with health software

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Bachelors in Health Care Management

Tools

Medical software systems

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 Position

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Competition #: 1713

Position Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Assistant supports the provisioning of services for clients of the Dilico Health & Wellness Team. This includes, but is not limited to assistance with the overall management, supervision, direction and development of the Dilico Health & Wellness services in the alignment with the Agency’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A diploma in Business Administration, Health or Nursing coupled with three (3) or more years' leadership experience in a healthcare setting. Completion of a university degree in Health, Nursing, Health Care Management, or related management field is preferred.
• Familiarity with regional health services in the Thunder Bay area and medical software systems considered an asset.
• Three (3) years or more of demonstrated ability to design, implement and manage health programs and services.
• Knowledge of primary health care systems and primary care models is a must.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as determined by the Program Manager or Director of Health and Wellness in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle.

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