Website Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Admin III – SLRPSI Medical Director
Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: ADMIN001615 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $62,867 – $84,442 / Hourly $34.542 – $46.397
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: July 22, 2026 @8:30a.m. CST
Position Summary
The Admin III – SLRPSI Medical Director provides high-level administrative and coordination support to the SLRPSI Medical Director. The SLRPSI Medical Director portfolio plays a strategic leadership role in improving health care quality, access, and equity for the communities served by SLFNHA. This position requires professionalism, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a strong ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic multi-jurisdictional healthcare environment.
Accountability
The Admin III – SLRPSI Medical Director is directly accountable to the Director – Physician Services.
Qualifications
• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Post-secondary diploma in Office Administration or related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed acceptable by SNFHA.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in administrative roles, preferably in health or public sector settings and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed acceptable by SNFHA.
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of First Nations health governance or health system issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and accountability.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the history, culture, and health priorities of First Nations in the Sioux Lookout region.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset.
• Ability to perform the requirements of the role on a regular basis
Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide direct administrative assistance to the SLRPSI Medical Director including scheduling, document preparation, and communication support.
• Manage calendars, coordinate internal and external meetings, and ensure timely follow-up on meetings and tasks.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and distribute materials for internal and external meetings, including health system committees and working groups.
• Support coordination of special projects and initiatives led by the SLRPSI Medical Director.
• Draft, proofread, and format internal and external correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process related expense claims in compliance with SLFNHA and SLRPSI policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions and documentation; Ensure that records, documents, correspondence and confidential files are maintained in an organized and secure manner (both electronic and paper).
• Receive and respond to internal and external inquiries; redirect requests as appropriate.
• Liaise with other administrative staff and programs to support coordination across SLRPSI, SLFNHA, First Nations communities, and external partners.
• Maintain accountability by working within program guidelines, submitting regular updates to the SLRPSI Medical Director, and supporting efficient administrative workflows.
• Other related duties as directed by the SLRPSI Medical Director or Director – Physician Services.
Working Conditions
• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard and mouse
• Prolonged viewing of computer screens
• Must be willing to relocate to Sioux Lookout
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Required to work days, sometimes evenings and weekends, if necessary.
• 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
Apply Now! https://slfnha.com/careers
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:
Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: (807) 737-1802
Fax: (807) 737-2969
Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com
No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com
SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com
Date Created: July 3, 2026
To apply for this job please visit slfnha.com.