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Do you have a passion for public health and want to make a difference in your community?

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a supportive, team-oriented environment. As part of an Interprofessional team, you’ll work closely with others in allied professions in all aspects of service delivery including program planning, implementation, evaluation, and partnering with community organizations. No matter what our roles, we all work towards one common goal: to protect and improve the health of residents throughout the District of Thunder Bay.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

External Career Opportunities

Type:
External
Salary:
$28.25 to $31.21 per hour
Opportunity Ends:

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Dental Health Educator (full-time contract:  February 2025-May 29, 2026)  in our Oral Health Program. The Dental Health Educator participates in dental  screening and surveillance activities. The Dental Health Educator delivers relevant health education and health promotion messages in a variety of community settings. The position also supports the public health dental clinic and outreach clinical services.

We Provide:

Type:
External
Salary:
$47,646.30-$53,055.30
Opportunity Ends:

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a full-time permanent Program Assistant in the Land Development Program.  The Program Assistant provides various clerical services supporting Public Health programs. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, the Program Assistant performs those functions as related to the daily operations and delivery of the Programs, ensuring that discretion and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

We Provide:

Type:
External
Salary:
$36.55-$50.32/hour
Opportunity Ends:

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Public Health Nurse (Full-Time contract: March 2025-October 30, 2026) in our Marathon Office.  Reporting to the Manager, Oral Health and District Offices, the Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing public health programs and services on health protection, promotion and maintenance, disease and injury prevention and community participation and development. Public Health Nursing practice is based on the model of primary health prevention and is population focused. 

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