About this roleCasual Receptionist /Secretary
1 Position
Thunder Bay Site
One of a network of provincial community health centers, the NorWest Community Health Centers is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
The Casual Receptionist/Secretary is a valued member of the Community Health Centre team and is responsible for monitoring client flow, handling incoming telephone calls, scheduling appointments and updating the client database. This is a Casual position with fluctuating hours.
The position has an option to join Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
The salary range for this position is from $22.382 to $26.966 per hour. We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience as a Receptionist and/or Medical Secretary in a health care setting is preferred.
• Proficiency in data entry and scanning would be an asset.
• Knowledge of electronic client records and medical filing systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Awareness and sensitivity to socio-economic and cultural issues
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQI+, newcomers, non-insured).
• Availability to work flexible work hours that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends
How to Apply:
Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/
The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
This position will remain open until filled.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:
Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources
Norwest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6
FAX: 622-7637
www.norwestchc.org
NorWest CHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.