Public Health Assistant

This position reports to the Supervisor of Health Programs in the Health Centre. The position also receives clinical and program direction from the Public Health Nurses who is the public health team lead in the community. The Public Health Assistant provides clinical supports and services that assist with the implementation of public health programs for individuals and the community as a whole.

The Public Health Assistant provides local and Inuit knowledge for delivery of public health programs while assisting with a range of program functions. Public health programs include Tuberculosis (TB), maternal and child health, reproductive and sexual health, and disease and injury preventative care. The assistant supports the public health programming by working collaboratively with the nurse to assist with screening, assessing, diagnostics, treatment, client education, and program record keeping.

The Public Health Assistant will also be actively engaged with individual clients and the community in pursuit of achieving community wellness goals.

The role increases the capacity of public health services, increases the effectiveness of public health programming and allows for better and culturally-safe care and greater continuity in provision of public health services in the community. As such, the role contributes to improving the overall health of Inuit and their communities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are typically acquired through a High School Diploma and one year of related work experience in an office environment.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Experience working with Health records, in medical environment or related training is an asset.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.