Northwestern Health Unit is hiring a Program Assistant – Environmental Health Program! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
Employer Name: Northwestern Health Unit
City: Kenora
Province: Ontario
Postal Code: P9N 2K4
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
Email: careers@nwhu.on.ca
Hours of Work: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hrs/wk; COPE Local 521
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: $24.68 - $30.20 per hour dependent on experience
Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
An exciting opportunity for a professional who values working with a team 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 be for the Environmental Health Program in our office and will include front desk support.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
- 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
- Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
Benefits:
- Health & Dental 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
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:
Please submit resume via email only at careers@nwhu.on.ca. Applicants must reference posting #2025-60; those who do not receive an auto-generated receipt response should contact Human Resources at 807-468-3147, ext. 301359.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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