Program Assistant 2025-14

Permanent
Atikokan, Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, or Rainy River

Start Date: To Be Determined
Terms: Full-time, 35 hours/week COPE Local 521
Salary: $24.68 – $30.20 per hour, dependent on experience

Position Summary:
An exciting opportunity for a professional who values working to promote health in Northwestern Ontario communities. Critical to this role is someone who has a passion for working with people and who likes variety in their job. This position will provide support to the Community Health Promotion Team, Family Health Team, and will include front desk support.

Benefits:

• Health & Benefits
• OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  Life Insurance, LTD Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Starting 4 Weeks Vacation per year
• 13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
• Personal and family sick leave coverage
• Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications:

• Commitment to program accessibility for all community members
• Advanced computer skills with demonstrated efficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize in a highly organized, efficient manner
• Ability to meet urgent timelines and to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in an office would be an asset
• Must be reliable and have a good attendance record

Other:

• All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
• Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
• As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Deadline for Applications: 2025-04-24

Accessibility Statement:
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process we will work with you to meet your needs; contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.

Program Assistant 2025-14 – Northwestern Health Unit