Admin - Reception, Developmental Services

Admin I
- Reception, Developmental Services

Job Category: Administrative

Requisition Number: ADMIN
001620

• Posted :
  July 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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The Admin I
- Reception is responsible for all reception duties as requested by the Developmental Services team members. The Admin I
- Reception must have excellent public relations skills, communication skills, clerical skills, computer skills, and the ability to work in a demanding work environment.

The Admin I
- Reception is accountable to the Manager – Program, Developmental Services
.

2026 Salary Range: Annual $43,304 - $58,166 / Hourly $23.794 - $31.959

Position Type: Full Time Term (Ending June 30, 2027)

• Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office a must
• Strong communication, organization, scheduling and time management skills in dealing with clients, families, peers and health care professionals
• Ability to work independently with the flexibility to work as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and issues relevant to the delivery of health care in the Sioux Lookout Zone.
• Ability to provide reception duties for the Developmental Services and redirect queries to the appropriate source
• Ability to respond/redirect requests for information, made by telephone or in person
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job
• Ability to take initiative, be adaptable, multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Certificate or diploma in Secretarial Arts/Office Administration and/or Medical Secretary would be an asset
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

• Acknowledge arriving clients in a prompt and helpful manner
• Booking, coordinating and scheduling client appointments with the ability to prioritize appointments according to client needs and clinic schedule
• Operating the Developmental Services switchboard by responding to incoming calls, taking, and relaying messages, communicating information according to established procedures
• Prepare and forward requisitions for services to the appropriate recipient.
• Entering of data/visit information into the Electronic Health Record.
• Perform routine clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, filing, general typing
• Handling of sensitive/confidential material strictly in confidence in accordance with office policy
• Coordination of Cleaning and Maintenance requests for the Developmental Services building
• Ordering and re-stocking of administrative and clinical materials/supplies
• Provide additional assistance when requested; and any other duties assigned.

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

• Fitness reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities