About the role#
This internship provides exposure to the health care field through the Dawson City Community Hospital. You will assist the First Nations Health Programs with administrative, cleaning, and cultural duties. This is a casual, on-call position with no guaranteed hours. You will receive professional and personal development opportunities while supporting various units across the organization.
What you'll do#
- Support First Nations Health Programs with daily administrative tasks.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Help facilitate cultural programs.
- Provide general support to hospital units as assigned.
- Participate in training to explore specific areas of interest within the hospital.
What you'll need#
- You must be between 16 and 35 years of age.
- At least one year of general work experience.
- A motivation to learn about health care and pursue a career in the field.
- Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Basic customer service skills and cross-cultural awareness.
- A willingness to complete professional development and training in computer literacy and medical terminology.
- Alignment with Indigenous values.
- Preference is given to applicants with First Nations ancestry.
Location & details#
- Location: Dawson City, Yukon.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time, casual on-call.
- Pay: $28.69 to $36.30 per hour.
- Benefits: Free parking.
About Yukon Hospitals
Yukon Hospitals operates a network of acute care facilities across the territory. The organization maintains locations in Whitehorse, Dawson City, and Watson Lake. It provides services such as emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, and diagnostic imaging. More than 500 healthcare professionals staff these facilities to support local residents.
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