Careers | HKPR District Health Unit

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The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (referred to as HKPR from this point forward) serves communities in Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. While HKPR’s head office is located in Port Hope, offices are also located in Haliburton, and Lindsay.

HKPR is committed to fostering a culture of trust, engagement, accountability, and leadership. Our Health Unit has 5 divisions, which include Office of the Medical Officer of Health,

Corporate Services, Foundational Standards, Health Promotion, and Health Protection. As a team, staff work together to keep our communities safe and healthy by preventing illness, protecting against disease and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Current HKPR career opportunities are listed in the section below with full position descriptions for your review. Please note, all recruitment documents are available in alternative format, upon request.

If you are interested in applying for a current opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to email address jobs@hkpr.on.ca or you may send your resume and cover letter by mail to 200 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 3V6. Please be sure to include the competition number and position title in your email or on your mailing envelope.

We wish to thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Available positions are listed below.

Current Positions Available

Administrative Assistant (Casual) – Corporate Services/Health Protection
The Administrative Assistant will be an integral member of program team as assigned. Will assist program staff with the organization and administration of program activities and provide administrative support in an efficient and courteous manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Tobacco Student Test Shopper – Health Promotion Division
The Tobacco Student Test Shopper is accountable to Health Promotion Division Management for assisting the Tobacco Control Officers (TCO) during tobacco vendor enforcement checks/inspections in accordance with the Tobacco, Vapour and Smoke Protocol (as current).