2026-327 kiskinohtahiwewak Program Coordinator

Title: kiskinohtahiwewak Program Coordinator

Division: kiskinohtahiwewak Mentorship Program

Affiliation: Non-unionized

Site: Moosonee, ON

Reports to: Director of Minomathasowin, Indigenous Harm Reduction & Data Partnerships

Status: Permanent Full-time

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of kiskinohtahiwewak Program Coordinator.

Life at WAHA

A 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 Do

There 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

• Understanding of barriers and enabling conditions Indigenous students pursing post-secondary education
• Knowledge of post-secondary education systems, student supports and health care career pathways
• Understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and relationships-based approaches
• Knowledge of mentorship, youth engagement, student navigation, referral and warm handoff practices, relationship continuity and follow-up approaches
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

What You’ll Do

• Build supportive and ongoing relationships with students and prospective students interested in heath careers
• Assist students in exploring and navigating educational pathways, career opportunities and available supports
• Support outreach, engagement and health care awareness activities across the region
• Participate in school visits, career fairs, presentations, workshops, camps, community events and other educational opportunities
• Support mentor recruitment, orientation, engagement matching, communication, follow-up, continuity and retention activities, and identify when a match requires additional support, rematching, or escalation through approved program process
• Assist with initiatives that strength student navigation, mentorship continuity and heath-career pathway participation
• Maintain positive working relationships and named contacts with schools, post-secondary institutions, healthcare professionals, Elders, community partners and regional organizations
• Maintain accurate student and mentor records, participation tracking and outreach records in approved systems for approves program purposes
• Assist with collection of participation data, program statistics, evaluation information and reporting requirements
• Regular travel throughout the Weeneebayko region may be required

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in Education, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Health Sciences, Community Development, Youth Work or related field
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, community-based knowledge, lived experience, demonstrated competence and relevant work experience may be considered
• OCAP – Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (training will be provided)
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

• Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
• Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
• Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
• Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow

Salary: $71,584.50 - $81,549.00

Competition #: 2026-327

This job posting is for a new vacancy.

Deadline: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.

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.