EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team Mental Health & Addictions Project Assistant

Location: Remote (Within Sudbury Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

Salary: Commensurate on Experience

Full-Time Contract 12 Months (with possibility of extension)

Who you are? You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. You acknowledge the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

Who we are?

As the provinces sole Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused Ontario Health Team, were trailblazers in reshaping patient care. Our Ontario Health Team has been established and driven by over 30 years of advocacy and collaboration between our First Nation partners. Maamwesying Ontario Health Team embodies unity and cultural respect. Our vision reflects our commitment to accessible, quality, and wholistic healthcare.

Ontario Health Teams are created by bringing patients, communities, healthcare providers and organizations together to help plan for and deliver care in a coordinated way.

The opportunity: Maamwesying is inviting applications for a highly skilled Project Assistant to provide administrative, coordination, and project management support to the Project Management Specialist for Mental Health & Addictions to assist in meeting strategic objectives.

What you need to bring with you:

• Minimum of one (1) year Diploma in an Office Administration field from an accredited college
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in an administrative assistant role within a health care environment
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate focus groups
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft 365 software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) and Google Drive is required
• Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of and interest in the health issues affecting Indigenous people
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of Indigenous cultural values and traditions, as well as a keen interest in Indigenous health
• Valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to travel across Northeastern Ontario as needed
• Ability to speak Ojibway language is an asset
• Successful criminal records check is required
• Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Salary based on experience
• Paid Extended Health Benefits
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Generous vacation package; with additional 9 Public Statutory Holidays, plus an additional 5 Board Declared Holidays throughout the year.
• Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone)
• Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
• 2 Weeks Holidays for the 1st Year
• 15 Days Personal Leave

What to expect? Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar may occur.

Accommodations for the disabled will be available upon request.

An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code Special Programs.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter along with a current resume, certificates, diplomas, along with three current work-related references to the BambooHR link. Please ensure that MOHT Mental Health & Addictions Assistant appears in the subject line.

Below is the link to apply directly to our organization.

Posting Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Thank you to all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.