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2026-330 Primary Care Paramedic - Rotational
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
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2026-331 Primary Care Paramedic - Rotational
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
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Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

2026-185 Boat Operator

Moosonee, ON, Canada

Salary: $33.71 - $39.64 · Contract

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Job details

Pay: Salary: $33.71 - $39.64
Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: May 5, 2026

Original job description

Title: Boat Operator

Division: Corporate Services

Affiliation: Non-unionized

Site: Moose Factory & Moosonee, ON

Status: Term (May-November)

The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced professional to fill the key role of Boat Operator.

Who We Are:

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Who You Are

Necessary to safety operate a jet powered watercraft
Necessary to operate navigational equipment supplied on the watercraft to ensure safe maneuvering within the local waterways
Required to lift (with paramedics) a weight of 96 Kgs

What’ll You Do

Operating the WAHA boat, documenting, and inspection
Communicating with NIHB land transport team and the Materials Management team
Required to work on-call shifts when scheduled to work after hours and responding and attending calls when required to transport patients and paramedic team

What You Bring

Driver’s license with driver’s abstract that indicates suitability under the current legislation
Transport Canada approved Pleasure Craft Operators Card
Ability to communicate in the local native Cree Language is an asset

Why Choose Us

Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow

Salary: $33.71 - $39.64

Competition #: 2026-185

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

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Responsibilities

The Boat Operator at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority will run the health authority's jet boat safely on local waterways, inspect and document it, and respond to after-hours calls to transport patients and paramedics. The role also coordinates with the land transport and materials management teams.

Requirements

Candidates need a valid driver's licence with an abstract showing suitability under current legislation, a Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card, and the ability to lift 96 kg with paramedics. Knowing the Cree language is an asset.

Skills

Jet boat operation
Watercraft navigation
Navigational equipment
Boat inspection
Vessel documentation
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Patient transport support
Heavy lifting
Radio communication
Cree language
Coordination with transport and materials teams
Safety procedures
Waterway navigation

Keywords

Boat operator
Jet boat
Watercraft operator
Marine operator
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Transport Canada
Navigation
Patient transport
Paramedic support
Waterways
Moose Factory
Moosonee
Health care
James Bay
Northern Ontario
On-call
Contract
Cree language
Boat inspection
Materials management

Licences and certifications

Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Tools

Navigational equipment

Languages

Cree

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