Summer Intern, Oral Health Services

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: DEVEL001568
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Job Type: Full Time Temporary
Term End Date: August 29, 2026
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Hourly $22.236 – $29.733
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: May 12, 2026

Position Summary
The Oral Health Services Summer Intern provides administrative and operational support to the Oral Health team while gaining hands-on exposure to community oral health programs and services. This role assists with daily office functions, supply and inventory management, and outreach initiatives, while contributing to team meetings, events, and collaborative projects.

Qualifications
·         Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
·         Grade 12 completion with enrollment in post-secondary education is preferable or currently enrolled in high school.
·         Ability to work Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, with flexibility of hours
·         Previous office administration experience is considered an asset
·         Experience in the use of email, internet and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database systems.
·         Must have good written and verbal communication skills
·         Experience working in a fast-paced office setting
·         Good problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills
·         Understanding of and ability in maintaining confidentiality
·         Ability to communicate via telephone and in person in a First Nations dialect an asset.
·         Those with dental experience are encouraged to apply
·         The ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Roles & Responsibilities
·         Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment).
·         Grade 12 completion with enrollment in post-secondary education is preferable or currently enrolled in high school.
·         Ability to work Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, with flexibility of hours
·         Previous office administration experience is considered an asset
·         Experience in the use of email, internet and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and database systems.
·         Must have good written and verbal communication skills
·         Experience working in a fast-paced office setting
·         Good problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills
·         Understanding of and ability in maintaining confidentiality
·         Ability to communicate via telephone and in person in a First Nations dialect an asset.
·         Those with dental experience are encouraged to apply
·         The ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

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.

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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