Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $43,304 – $58,166 / Hourly $23.974 – $31.959
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026 @8:30a.m. CST

Position Summary
The objective of the Worker – Harm Reduction is to support communities in the prevention of
infectious diseases by supporting Needle Distribution Services provided through the Harm
Reduction program. Harm reduction is an important initiative in order to respond to the high
prevalence of substance use and associated harms in remote First Nations communities, including sexually transmitted and blood borne infections.

Accountability
The Worker – Harm Reduction will be directly accountable to the Supervisor – Harm Reduction.

Qualifications
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special
Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an
asset.
• Grade 12 diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or a combination of
education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
• Minimum 3 months previous experience in harm reduction and/or public health, or a
combination of education/experience as deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
• Understanding of the unique determinants of health for First Nations in northwestern
Ontario, and the health landscape in which they seek services.
• Active interest in harm reduction and its core principles and purpose.
• Excellent planning, organization, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills.
• Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful/cooperative relationships with First Nations
people, communities, services, stakeholders, and health care providers to promote an
integrated, seamless delivery of service.
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Ability to complete reports and documentation.
• Experience and training in cultural competency with First Nations.
• Ability to travel to remote First Nations communities.
• Valid class G driver’s license or willingness to obtain is an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Ensure that Needle Distribution Service kits are packaged and available for distribution.
2. Maintain an inventory management system, and ensure the supervisor is notified when new
orders are needed in a timely manner.
3. Receive and process harm reduction kit orders, and coordinate the packaging and shipping
of kits to First Nations communities in an efficient manner.
4. Collect and maintain data records on the distribution of kits (i.e. number of kits going to
each community)
5. Ensure mechanisms are in place for communities to provide feedback on harm reduction
services.
6. Increase community awareness about the availability of needle distribution and other harm
reduction services.
7. Provide health promotion/education to regional partners, community members, and people
who use substances on the function of the kit contents, harm reduction, safe disposal, and
risks associated with unsafe drug use.
8. Support the development of awareness campaigns and materials around harm reduction.
9. Travel to remote First Nations communities for community events and initiatives as
required.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions
• Repetitive work tasks (packing kits)
• Lifting of up to fifteen (15) pounds
• Prolonged sitting
• Travel as required
• Preapproved overtime as required

About Working with Us
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.
We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:
• Health and dental benefits
• Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
• Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance