EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Casual Existing Positions

Client Support Worker (HART HUB)

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts.

The Homelessness Addiction and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub will offer a seamless continuum of care that integrates a culturally responsive care model and healing methods. This model is tailored to the needs of individuals who are experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health designed to address the multifaceted needs of our communities, this approach ensures coordinated, compassionate, and evidence based care as a way to support stability and long-term recovery.

The position will operate in a 24/7 format with shift work and weekends included. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting clients, preparing program materials, and assisting with group sessions which will often include outdoor and hands-on activities. The program will also provide referrals to partner organizations.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve cultural ceremonies and burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• minimum OSSD or equivalent; some experience working in the health care field an asset;
• demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being; personal experience or strong knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals;
• demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills); excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people;
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required;
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Salary:

$28.98 per hour.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org

Casual Client Support Worker

Email: HRteam@wnhac.org

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide accessibility accommodations as part of the application process upon request.