August 26, 2026 - 4:30pm The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is seeking a Full time Permanent Program Assistant in the Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) and Red Rock programs. Reporting to the Manager of VPD and Oral Health and District Offices, 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.
The Program
Assistant will be based in Thunder Bay and will be required to travel to Red Rock.
We Offer
- 13 paid Statutory Holidays + 1 paid Float Day
- Starting 4 weeks of vacation
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan through OMERS
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Workplace Wellness Initiatives
- Hybrid/Flexible work schedules
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Personal and Family Sick Leave Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a professional work environment that fosters best practices and cutting-edge ideas. TBDHU is committed to providing staff with a healthy workplace, development opportunities, flexible work hours, family friendly policies in an open-minded, caring, supportive setting that plays a role in employee retention. An exciting career in public health awaits you! Please include a cover letter and resume in your application package. PDF format is preferred but not required.
Please quote competition #CU-26-21 in your cover letter when applying.
Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment and selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Career Opportunity Type
External
Salary Range
$26.18 - $29.15/hour
📌 Program Assistant - (Full-Time Permanent) - Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Red Rock
🏢 Thunder Bay District Health Unit
📍 Red Rock
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