Community Resilience Specialist

5 days ago

Sioux Lookout, Canada Northwest Employment Works Full time
Job Summary

This is a full-time position in the Approaches to Community Wellbeing department, supporting 31 First Nations Communities in their preparedness efforts against threats to health.

About Us

The Approaches to Community Wellbeing department provides expertise, support, services, and programming in public health to the region. We work with communities to develop, implement, and monitor their own Approaches to Community Wellbeing.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Supporting communities in developing and updating pandemic and emergency response plans;
  • Conducting training and refreshers for communities and Tribal Councils;
  • Maintaining records of community pandemic plans and emergency response plans;
  • Liaising with communities and Tribal Councils to ensure pandemic plans are updated annually;
  • Working with the Safe Communities Manager to maintain the ACW Emergency Response Plan.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A university degree in a health-related field;
  • Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects in the Sioux Lookout Zone (an asset);
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to develop and maintain respectful/cooperative relationships with First Nations people, communities, service stakeholders, and health care providers.
Benefits

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • A competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience;
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage;
  • A pension plan and group RRSP contributions;
  • A generous vacation policy, including two weeks paid annual leave and nine paid statutory holidays;
  • An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of our communities.
About Northwest Employment Works

We are a regional resource to 31 First Nations Communities, providing expertise, support, services, and programming in public health to the region. Our goal is to promote healthy and resilient communities, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

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