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Careers - Job postings


Certified Dental Assistant

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit an opening for a Certified Dental Assistant. This is a Full Time, Temporary position in our Brockville Office. The end date of the term is unknown, but will not be extended beyond June 30, 2011. This term may end with two weeks written notice.

Requirements:

  • Current Dental Assistant Certification;
  • Strong time management and organizational skills; able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional and independent manner;
  • Solid problem-solving abilities; ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills, with capacity to relate to clients of different ages and different needs;
  • Careful attention to detail;
  • Work constructively and contribute to a harmonious and effective work environment;
  • Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision;
  • Demonstrated excellence in telephone, and written and oral communication skills;
  • Flexibility, initiative, and good judgment;
  • Up-to-date adult immunization, including annual influenza immunization;
  • Criminal Record Check.

Salary Range:

  • $19.63 to $21.78, plus 12% in lieu of benefits & 6% in lieu of vacation.

Apply by:

  • Covering letter with resume must be received by 4:30 pm on
    Friday, October 30, 2009

Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to hr@healthunit.org

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency. We will be contacting only those candidates selected for an interview. We regret we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries.
 


Computer Support Specialist

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit an opening for a Computer Support Specialist in the Brockville Office. This is a full-time, one-year temporary, non-union position starting February 2010. Visit www.healthunit.org to learn more about us.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Computer Support Specialist, will provide both telephone and face-to-face support in Microsoft Office 2007 to Health Unit Staff. Secondary responsibilities include support to other members of the IT team. Provides support on computer-related activities within all Health Unit offices, and will maintain an effective and efficient computer environment.

Requirements:

  • Secondary School Graduate;
  • Post secondary diploma/degree in computer sciences/data processing or related discipline;
  • Minimum five (5) years experience working in a user support position;
  • Teaching experience in both a one on one environment, and with groups;
  • Sensitivity to different learning styles and learning needs;
  • Experience working with end user hardware/software support; and with users at various levels of computer expertise;
  • State-of-the-art knowledge in microcomputers and their associated hardware, software, communications and repair/support options, including but not limited to Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, Windows 2000/XP, and ACCPAC;
  • Must have well-developed oral and written communication skills, and excellent listening skills;
  • Precision and attention to detail are essential;
  • Solid problem-solving abilities; ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills, with capacity to relate to individuals of different ages and different needs;
  • Excellent keyboarding and file management skills;
  • Operational knowledge of most office equipment;
  • Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
  • Work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision;
  • Flexibility, reliability, show initiative and good judgement;
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle;
  • Criminal Record Check;
  • Up-to-date immunization, including annual influenza;
  • Travel to other Health Unit Offices will be required.

Salary Range:

  • $47,519 to $55,709 Annual (1.0 FTE),
    plus twelve (12) percent in lieu of benefits and six (6) percent vacation pay

Apply by:

  • Covering letter with resume must be received by 4:30 pm on
    Monday, November 13, 2009

Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to hr@healthunit.org

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with our agency. We will be contacting only those candidates selected for an interview. We regret we are not able to respond to telephone inquiries.
 


Speech-Language Pathologist – Full Time, Temporary

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, sponsor of the Language Express Preschool Speech-Language Services System Wants You to Come Aboard!!

The Language Express PSL System is a System of Partner Agencies providing speech and language services to children from birth to five years in the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Region of Ontario. Our system is renowned for its creative and innovative approaches to client and community services. Our Partner Agencies employ registered speech-language pathologists and other service providers who offer a range of interventions to preschool-aged clients and their families at home, in clinics and in pre-school settings.

The Language Express Program has an employment opportunity for a Full Time, Temporary Status Speech-Language Pathologist at the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit beginning mid-January 2010, working out of the Brockville General Hospital Satellite Site.

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree or Equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current registration with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario
  • Demonstrated experience with preschool population; skills in working with groups; promotion and/or presentations experience;
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision-making skills
  • A reliable vehicle, valid driver's licence and proof of insurance required following hire.
  • Criminal record check.
  • Proof of adult immunization is required.
  • Influenza Immunization will be required (deadline to be determined).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in "It Takes Two To Talk" – The Hanen Program for Parents
  • Experience with Augmentative /Alternative Communication systems

Salary Range:

  • $62,756 to $73,633 Annual (1.0 FTE), plus twelve percent (12%) in lieu of benefits, and six percent (6%) in lieu of vacation. Thirty five (35) hour work week.

Apply by:

  • Applications with resume must be received in writing or via e-mail by 4:30 pm on October 30, 2009

Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to hr@healthunit.org

 


Medical Officer of Health
for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Brockville Office

We are located between Kingston and Ottawa and serve a population of approximately 160,000 in a 5,000 square kilometer area that includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City of Brockville, County of Lanark, and the Towns of Smiths Falls, Gananoque and Prescott. Visit www.healthunit.org to learn more about us.

The Medical Officer of Health is the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Unit and responsible to the Board of Health for effectively managing the Health Unit, implementing Board policy and advising the Board on all matters relating to the protection and promotion of the health of the residents.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Effective and efficient management of health unit staff, services and programs, subject to the general direction of the Board;
  • Ensuring that effective internal financial controls are present;
  • Ensuring that the legislated responsibilities, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and other relevant legislation, are effectively discharged;
  • Advising the Board on matters of policy and issues relating to the health of the population;
  • Providing leadership to staff in the fields of health protection and promotion, and in the planning and evaluation of services and programs;
  • Providing leadership and advice to the community on disease prevention and health promotion;
  • Working with other community agencies in the promotion of the health of the population;
  • Providing an ongoing assessment of the health needs of the population;
  • Responding to health issues in community emergencies;
  • Acting as secretary to the Board of Health.

Requirements:

  • Valid licence to practice medicine in Ontario;
  • Academic qualifications in Public Health and Community Medicine;
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills;
  • Experience in the field of community medicine or public health.

Preferred Qualification:

  • Fellowship in Community Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or its equivalent.

Salary Range:

  • According to MOHLTC/OMA 2009 salary grid $235,000 to $ 275,000, five weeks vacation to start

Apply by:

  • Application letter with resume must be received by 4:30 p.m. November 16, 2009

Send To: Director, Corporate Services
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
458 Laurier Blvd., Brockville, Ontario, K6V 7A3
or e-mail to hr@healthunit.org
 


The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is located between Kingston and Ottawa serving a population of approximately 160,000 in a 6,369 square kilometre area. This area includes the United Counties of Leeds, and Grenville, City of Brockville, County of Lanark, and the Towns of Smiths Falls, Gananoque and Prescott. We are in a picturesque area, nestled between Ottawa and Kingston, and offer rural and small-town living within easy reach of world-class cities. Learn more about us by exploring our website.
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