Career Opportunities

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Lands and Property, the Medical First Responder will provide support to Community members of Fort William First Nation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to emergency calls within Fort William First Nation4
• Record client activities to ensure effective service delivery
• Provide at home welfare checks and emergency medical response to Elders and other at-risk individuals
• Provide community information sessions, programs and newsletters to promote the Medical First Response Team and Medical Knowledge
• Take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety and well-being of clients
• Work in a healthy and safe manner
• Perform other related duties as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Working in close proximity to COVID-19 positive cases are a possibility
• Overtime as required
• Must be able to deploy to address emergencies outside of FWFN and Thunder Bay area
• Must respond to calls in all types of weather
• Training will be provided

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the First Nation culture
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Effective verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement, perform job duties with little supervision and problem solve
• Excellent organization, coordination, and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, staff, community agencies and the public
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driving license
• Must complete a Vulnerable Records Check

We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with
three (3) references
Please direct your application to the attention of:
jobs@fwfn.com
Ph: 807-623-9543 ext. 806, Fax: 807-623-5190
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.