As outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resource Management Manual, applications are now being accepted for the following Full-Time Contract position:

Community Health Representative
(18-month Maternity Leave)
Health and Family Services

The purposes of this position are to assist in the provision of health education programs and services and to assist in ensuring the availability of, and access to medical/health programs and services and to assist in the development and maintenance of community based medical/health documentation.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into three main functions:

1. Provision of Direct Health Care

• Assessing home situations with the assistance of the CHN.
• Assisting community members navigate the health care system.
• Teaching community member about dental care, diabetes, communicable diseases (HIV, Hep C etc.), mental health, healthy living (food and exercise, etc.) child development, drug abuse, tobacco, and smoking cessation, etc.
• Assisting families to cope with chronically ill, sick, and aged family members with a focus on senior wellbeing and related health issues.
• Providing emergency first aid when necessary
• Assisting with school health programs such as yearly health assessments, class inspections, vision and hearing screening, measuring heights and weights, planning, and implementing health education programs for the students.
• Coordinating Non-Insured Health Benefits and ensuring registered status members receive all benefits they are entitled to.
• Assist with the Health and Family Services Assistant for coordination of medical transportation.

2. Liaison Activities

• Advising other health care personnel about local Native culture and traditions and their implications on specific health problems
• Assisting in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for the community
• Participating in Health clinics as necessary
• Making hospital visits if required
• Interpreting health programs and services to the community
• Attending meetings as requested
• Acting as a member of various committees
• Assisting in the development of grant applications and that annual operational budget

3. Community Development Activities

• Working with existing community groups, and assists in development of others, to improve the health of the community
• Conducting workshops, short courses and health education programs about topics of interest to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS: (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education & Experience requirements:

• Graduation from a post-secondary program in public/community health.
• Excellent working knowledge of computer-based data management programs for administrative purposes.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction; good analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; strong interest in public health issues.
• High level appreciation of First Nation issues.
• Knowledge of alternative and traditional therapies.
• Excellent public relations skills, including an appreciation of the need for tact, discretion and a positive, cheerful, and informed approach with the public.

Personal Suitability:

• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be respectful.
• Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.
• Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Full-time 18-month maternity leave contract position beginning immediately. Annual range for this position is $53,058 – $56,860 based on a 39.5-hour work week.

APPLICATION:

Application forms and position descriptions are available at the Reception of the Government Services Building. Application forms can also be obtained from the Employment Resource Centre or from the Curve Lake First Nation website (www.curvelakefirstnation.ca) under documents.

Application package must consist of a completed application form, cover letter, resume, required documentation, addresses and phone number of two most recent employment references (if currently employed with Curve Lake First Nation, references from most recent Supervisor / Manager will be required). Please submit application package to the Government Services Building Receptionist to the attention of:

Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Building
22 Winookeedaa Road Curve Lake, ON K0L 1R0
Phone (705) 657-8045
Or email your application package to: Recruitment@curvelake.ca

Deadline for Applications: Friday May 2^nd, 2025 at 12:00pm Noon

Please ensure the application is date stamped by the Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist, if applying in person. While only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessarily all qualified applicants will be offered an interview.

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority: Level I: Internal Applicant, Level II: Any First Nation Member Applicants (s. 16(1) CHRA), and Level III: Any Applicants. The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to commencing work.