Title: Manager of Support Services
Division: Corporate Services
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Attawapiskat, ON
Reports to: Senior Manager of Facilities Operations & Director Patient Care/Site Lead
Status: Permanent Full Time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is now accepting applications for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Manager of Support Services.
Life at WAHA A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overlooked by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals,



four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
Who You Are Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Proficient in Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment of the hospital buildings, housing stock, related sites and grounds
Must be knowledgeable of safe maintenance practices, procedures and guidelines and applicable regulations such as WHMIS, EPA, etc.
What You’ll Do Conducts a minimum of one meeting per month and provides the Minutes of Meeting within 3 business days to the Senior Manager of Facilities Operations
Ensure adequate staffing to meet operational requirements and maintain ongoing electronic schedule for your departments
Investigate and document on incident reports relating to your departments within the timeframes allotted
Ensures all records and statistics are kept complete and up to date and accurate
Adheres to the FNIHB-Non-Insured Health Benefits Medical Transportation Policy, Departmental Directives and Policies of Weeneebayko Area Health Authority




Submits reports to as required to the Senior Manager of Facilities Operations in a timely manner
Other clerical duties as assigned by Senior Manager of Facilities Operations
Other duties as may be required
What You Bring Diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required
Or Skilled Tradesperson at a Journeyman level
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Commerce, Business, or Health Administration, or a willingness to obtain is strongly preferred
Professional Engineering designation or in progress is considered an asset
Five to seven years of leadership experience
G or G2 Driver’s License
Commitment to mentorship, coaching, and engaging teams
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
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: $114,309.00 - $136,675.50
Competition #: 2026-291
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deadline: Monday, September 14th, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.
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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