Title: Administrative Assistant & Community Liaison
Division: Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Site: Moosonee, ON
Reports to: Director of Indigenous Primary Care Team
Status: Permanent Full-time
The
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experience candidate to fill the key role of
Administrative Assistant & Community Liaison.
Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.
#WeAreWAHA
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
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Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
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Knowledge of administrative functions, office procedures, and computer systems
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Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and community partners
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Ability to identify client and family needs and connect them with appropriate services and supports
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Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
What You’ll Do
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Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for the Indigenous Primary Care Team, contractors and service providers and assist with tracking expenses to support timely payment and reimbursement
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Support program expense tracking processes by maintaining tracking templates, entering expense information, and organizing electronic supporting/source documentation using approved organizational systems including SharePoint
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Arrange meetings, maintain calendars, distribute meeting invitations, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate meeting logistics as required
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Prepare and coordinate responses related to administrative and operational matters including scheduling concerns, travel arrangements, correspondence, and general inquiries
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Serve as a welcoming and approachable representative of the Indigenous Primary Care Team
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Support clients, families, and community members in accessing information and appropriate services
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Assist with special projects, program initiatives, and follow-up activities as assigned by leadership
What You Bring
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Successful completion of Secondary school or equivalent required
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Diploma in Business Administration, Social Work, or a health-related field preferred
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
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Valid G Driver’s License
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Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
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Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
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Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
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A northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
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Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
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Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $55,419.00 - $60,489.00
Competition #: 2026-212 This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. 