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Benefits - Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance - OMERS Pension plan available to all employees - Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees - Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time - EFAP available to all employees and their families - Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees - A chance to make a difference in the community Positions Available: 1-Full-Time Contract Position ( 18 months ) Position Location: Thunder Bay Deadline: March 10, 2026 Competition #: 1532 Position Overview Under the direction of the Diabetes/Chronic Disease Health Service Manager, the Certified Diabetes Educator will be responsible for the delivery of diabetes public health and education to First Nations communities. This will include the delivery of monthly education sessions, the coordination of quarterly screening clinics, researching current trends and prevalence of diabetes, reviewing, identifying, and addressing service gaps with respect to diabetes intervention, development and/or purchase of educational materials, and facilitating access to secondary and tertiary care where necessary. The Certified Diabetes Educator will positively impact the lives of the community members of the First Nation, provide community members with the education needed to manage their health, and provide current and research-based education to community members and serve the community by promoting positive health care changes. Employment Type: Full Time Job Occupation Type: Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk Total Positions: 1 Wage: $43.63$47.68 Hours/Week: 32.5 Days of Work: n/a Start Date: n/a Duties and Responsibilities - Reflecting and interpreting the Agency Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment. - Acting in accordance with relevant legislation and Agency Policies, Standards and Procedures. - Current skills and knowledge in diabetes, including anatomy and pathphysiology of diabetes and its associated complications. - Proven ability to identify community health service needs; design, implement and evaluate health program policies and procedures; proven ability to consult productively with a variety of human service resources; proven accountability. - Indepth knowledge about current diabetes treatment management. - Able to lead and effectively manage groups. - Ability to develop a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with individuals. - Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office. - Problemsolving and leadership skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Developing a regional public health and education strategy for nine First Nation communities. - Implementing quarterly public health and education sessions in each First Nation community. - Facilitating the coordination of quarterly diabetic screening clinics for each of Dilicos affiliated First Nation communities. - Identifying and initiating plans to address service gaps between existing diabetic health service practices and optimal standards of care. - Providing ongoing reviews and updates of the diabetes health program policies and procedures. Qualifications and Requirements - A BScN Degree is required. Good standings with the College of Nurses of Ontario. - Diabetes Educator Certification is required. - Diabetes/Advanced foot care certification is an asset. - Three (3) years' experience in communitybased service delivery, knowledge and experience in the delivery of pubic health and education programs, previous experience in the delivery of diabetes education. - Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, provide oncall service on a rotational basis. - Must be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid. - The regulated health care provider must provide evidence of registration with the appropriate regulatory body. - Must possess be able to travel regularly, have a valid Ontario Drivers License and have access to a personal vehicle. - A criminal records search and vulnerable sector search is required upon hiring. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 #J-18808-Ljbffr