Job Detail
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Job ID 32362
Job Description
We are seeking Indigenous applicants for the Community Health Worker Training Program.
This full-time, 12-month program is hosted by Anishnawbe Health Toronto, in partnership with George Brown College and Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training. Students take a selection of courses for 3 terms which are 4-months each. The students also complete field placement hours throughout the year. To begin, the program will be online courses and eventually move to in-person classes during the year. Successful completion of this training program leads to a George Brown certificate and the qualifications to enter the second year of the two-year Community Worker Diploma Program.
Who should apply?
- Applicants who are eligible for funding from Miziwe Biik
- Writing level of about Grade 9 or 10 (Ontario) Applied or Academic
- Have left school for reasons beyond their control
- Little / no experience in the social work field (or have demonstrated reason to apply to the program)
- Live in the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.)
Required for online study
- Computer with webcam, headset/microphone
- Good Internet Connection
ZOOM Information Session: (Strongly encouraged to attend) Please contact Darlene: dking@aht.ca to receive a link and find out further details –
Dates: Wednesday Feb. 21 & Friday Feb. 23 | Sessions will begin at 2 p.m.
Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter responses (questions on page 2), resume and 2 references (1 written; 1 contact info) by Friday March 1, 2024. Send to: Darlene King, Coordinator, Training Unit, Email: dking@aht.ca | Anishnawbe Health Toronto; 179 Gerrard Street East; Toronto Ontario; M5A 2E5, Fax: 416 920.8876.
People With Disabilities Are Encouraged to Apply.
Miigwech to all applicants.
Please Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
What to put in the cover letter
Tell us about yourself Please include:
- What is your educational background experience?
- Why are you interested in this program?
- How would you commit yourself to this program?
- What are you doing now?
- What you hope to do after you complete this certificate program?
- You may include anything else you wish, to help your chances.
This program proceeding is subject to the receipt of funding