Position Overview
The Office Worker is primarily responsible for the provision of services to clients. This position entails that the worker provides and/or arranges for accommodations (including meals), transportation (arrivals, departures, and appointments), translation, and referral services. The Office worker reports to the Supervisor.
Qualifications
The Office Worker must have:
· A one-year or two-year community college certificate and/or a diploma in the Social Services field. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
· A minimum of two (2) years direct work experience with Indigenous people in a residential care setting.
· Demonstrable and proven abilities in office work, computer literacy, client supervision, writing and emergency first aid care.
· An adequate understanding of medical terminology.
· The ability to meet the physical demands of the job and be able to lift a minimum 40lbs.
· Fluency either in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree would be considered an asset.
· An understanding and an appreciation of Indigenous people and their culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office Worker is responsible for:
· Client intake, data entry, assigning rooms, providing orientation to lodge clients (orientation includes information on accommodations, transportation, translation, and referral services), and by enforcing the Lodge rules and procedures.
· Reviewing and maintain active files, record forms, the daily appointments and activity board, and will perform general office duties as required.
· Participating and contributing to regular staff development and monthly staff meetings.
· Liaising with medical personnel and Lodge clients, as required.
· Wear the required work uniform and PPE as required.
· Completing the client profile and informing the cook of dietary needs.
· The Supervisors will assign other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary to the Office Worker on an on-going basis.
· Performing other duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
Application Process:
Interested candidates may apply in person, by mail, email or fax. Your application should include the competition number (2026-PSA-14), your cover letter and resume and may be submitted in confidence to:
Wequedong Lodge
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 807-626-9365
Preference will be given to self-identified Indigenous applicants.
Wequedong Lodge is dedicated to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and culturally appropriate environment for its clientele. As a tool in the recruitment screening process, all offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and fingerprints to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions. The documentation must be presented prior to hire date.
If you are the successful candidate (s), prior to start date, confirmation of fingerprints and/or an appointment with the Thunder Bay Police will be required.
Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate good record to be considered for this position.
While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Pay: From $19.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
