COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ASSISTANT (Bilingual Position)

West Nipissing Community Health Centre strives to maintain a healthy community for a lifetime.

The Centre provides primary health services as well as health promotion, education and disease prevention programs to the residents of the Municipality of West Nipissing

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ASSISTANT (Bilingual Position)

Opportunity: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

Closing Date: September 1, 2023 4:00 pm

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Community Health Team:

Provide administrative and technical support to assist in delivering community health activities.
Maintain inventory of program materials and supplies.
Support communication efforts for the community health program and support program events.
Manage community health program registrations.
Maintain electronic client records.

Qualifications:

Education:

College diploma in health, recreation or social science related field.
OR post-secondary degree in health sciences.

Experience:

At least two (2) years of experience working with older adults, in health promotion and delivering community activities within a community-based organization.
Experience in office administration will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and skills:

Bilingual: verbal and written communications skills in French and English are required
Ability to facilitate groups; must be initiative-taking and enthusiastic
Ability to work independently and as a part of team
Experience working with older adults
Excellent knowledge of computers
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt and must be able to work flexible hours
A criminal record check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required upon hire

Work Location:

West Nipissing Community Health Centre – 68 Michaud Street, Sturgeon Falls

Salary Scale:

Between $18.59 to $21.00 hourly, plus benefits and pension plan

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to:
info@cscno-wnchc.org or by fax to 705-753-5387 to the attention of Guy Robichaud (Executive Director)