Title: Boat Operator

Division: Corporate Services

Affiliation: Non-unionized

Site: Moose Factory & Moosonee, ON

Status: Term (May-November)

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Boat Operator.

Who We Are
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Who You Are

Necessary to safety operate a jet powered watercraft

Necessary to operate navigational equipment supplied on the watercraft to ensure protected maneuvering within the local waterways

Required to lift (with paramedics) a weight of 96 Kgs

What’ll You Do

Operating the WAHA boat, documenting,



and inspection

Communicating with NIHB land transport team and the Materials Management team

Required to work on-call shifts when scheduled to work after hours and responding and attending calls when required to transport patients and paramedic team

What You Bring

Driver’s license with driver’s abstract that indicates suitability under the current legislation

Transport Canada approved Pleasure Craft Operators Card

Ability to communicate in the local native Cree Language is an asset

Why Choose Us

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: $33.71 - $39.64

Competition #: 2026-185

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

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.

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