Promoter - Preventing Infectious Diseases

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health resource organization based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a Promoter for Preventing Infectious Diseases. The role involves facilitating health promotion programming to support the prevention of infectious diseases within First Nations communities. Candidates should have a diploma in a health-related field, at least two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $62,867 to $84,442 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a health setting.
• Experience in a First Nations health setting is an asset.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Works with communities to identify and monitor priorities around infectious diseases.
• Develops and supports health promotion strategies.
• Identifies barriers to behavior change in communities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong organizational and facilitation skills

Experience with Microsoft Office and graphic design software

Knowledge of First Nations culture and health priorities

Ability to perform the requirements of the role

Education

College diploma in a health-related field

Job description

Internal/External Posting

Full-time Position

Location: Sioux Lookout, ON

Salary Range: $62,867 – $84,442 per annum.

Reference Number: PROMO001516

If applying by email, indicate reference number in subject line.

Job Summary:

Approaches to Community Wellbeing (ACW) is a regional resource to 31 First Nations communities. ACW provides expertise, support, services, and programming in public health to the region.

The Promoter – Preventing Infectious Diseases is responsible for facilitating the delivery of health promotion programming to support the prevention of infectious diseases in First Nations individuals and communities supported by Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority.

The Promoter – Preventing Infectious Diseases is directly accountable to the Manager – Preventing Infectious Diseases.

Qualifications:

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• College diploma in a health-related field or a combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a health setting
• Experience working in a First Nations health setting is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, graphic design software, and other computer software
• Knowledge of the culture, history, geographical location, and health priorities of the First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout region
• Valid Ontario G driver’s licence
• The ability to speak in one of the Sioux Lookout area First Nations dialects, and/or write in syllabics are definite assets
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Works with communities to identify and monitor community priorities around infectious diseases.
2. Works with communities to identify barriers to behavior change and work with them to identify solutions, develop enhanced approaches, and create supportive environments to support behavior change in communities to prevent infectious diseases.
3. In collaboration with the other Preventing Infectious Diseases staff, develops, implements, monitors, and supports the evaluation of a regional strategy for infectious diseases health promotion.
4. Ensures that the Preventing Infectious Diseases program incorporates community feedback into future regional and community based programs and initiatives.
5. Supports and enables communities to develop and implement their own health promotion strategy/approaches to Preventing Infectious Diseases.
6. Identifies, develops, and supports community capacity through training and mentorship needs of community-based staff and through the support of community action to prevent infectious diseases.
7. Works with policy analysts and communities to develop and support healthy policies to prevent acquiring and transmitting infectious diseases.
8. Works with other Approaches to Community Wellbeing staff to develop culturally appropriate education material and health promotion campaigns.
9. Provides education and health promotion on infectious diseases to Chiefs and Councils, Health Directors, community-based nurses, community-based health workers, community members, and their contacts through community visits, radio shows, local newsletters, school programs, community workshops, webinars, videoconferences, social media, etc.
10. Identifies and develops potential partnerships for regional and community-based Preventing Infectious Diseases programming.
11. Develops and shares best practices for Preventing Infectious Diseases health promotion and education.
12. Maintains a good working relationship with community based and off reserve health staff.
13. Provides expert advice, technical consultation, and continuing education to SLFNHA staff, key stakeholders, and communities relating to preventing infectious disease health promotion.
14. Uses health promotion expertise and experience to advocate for communities and the Sioux Lookout area to prevent infectious diseases.
15. Represents SLFNHA and Approaches to Community Wellbeing on related working groups or committees, as needed.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Apply online at https://www.slfnha.com/careers/.

Human Resource Department

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street

Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

Closing Date:

January 23, 2026 @ 8:30 a.m. CST

No resumes received after this time will be accepted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com.

SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com