Community Health Program Worker – Environment

Community Health Program Worker – Environment

Community Health Program Worker – Environment will be responsible for the support, education and advocacy of health and health care within the community with a focus on environmental issues.

• Organize and lead community outreach activities.
• Coordinate agency health promotion activities with other organizations/groups, i.e. health fairs, screening clinics).
• Provide health care and prevention education within the community including schools, community centers and patient homes.
• Adhere to reporting procedures for accidents and incidents.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions, at all times.
• Monitors the environment and investigates sources of pollution by performing laboratory and field tests (water testing)
• May involve fieldwork which involves taking soil samples or water samples from rivers, lakes, and streams
• Collection of water samples from households with holding tanks
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.
• Work closely with the Indigenous Services Canada Environmental Officer.
• Conduct bacteriological or other tests related to research in environmental or pollution control activity.
• Participate and contribute to Emergency Preparedness.

• Diploma and/or certificate in community health, health education, environment health or related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience related to community health education.
• Knowledge of the priorities affecting Indigenous health.
• Ability to present information in group settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Salary: $59,916.00

Attention:
Melissa Roy

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre

P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

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