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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:
$26.18 - $29.15/hour
Opportunity Ends:

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking two (2) 0.5 FTE Part-time Contract (September 2025 - December 31, 2025) Program Assistants in the Vaccine Preventable Disease program.  Reporting to the Manager of Sexual Health & Vaccine Preventable Diseases, the Program Assistant provides various clerical services supporting Public Health programs.

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

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Travelling Public Health Nurse (PHN) - (0.6 FTE Part-time Contract: Oct 13, 2026 - Nov 2, 2026 ). This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve diverse communities while enjoying flexibility and comprehensive travel support.  

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

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking two (2) Public Health Nursess (PHN) (0.5 FTE Part-Time contract: October 13, 2025 - November 2, 2026) in our Geraldton 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.&nb

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

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Public Health Nurse/ Registered Nurse (Full-Time contract: October 13, 2025 - November 2, 2026) in our Geraldton 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. 

Type:
External
Salary:
$35.71 - $42.02/hour
Opportunity Ends:

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a (full-time contract: October 20, 2025 – April 16, 2027) Dietitian to work in the Healthy Living Program.

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

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a full-time contract (July 31, 2025 - March 31, 2026) Public Health Nurse in the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub program.

The IPAC Hub Public Health Nurse will provide leadership, public health expertise, consultation, guidance and direct support for the IPAC program delivery.

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