Title: Manager of Transportation & Fleet/Boat Captain
Division: Corporate Services
Affiliation: Non-unionized
Site: Moose Factory & Moosonee, ON
Reports to: Senior Manager of Facilities Operations
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the key role of
Manager of Transportation & Fleet/Boat Captain. Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.
#WeAreWAHA
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
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Strong leadership and team management abilities
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Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
What You’ll Do
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Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily transportation operations for WAHA.
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Develop and maintain transportation schedules to support staff commuting and operational requirements
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Supervise boat captains, deckhands, and other marine transportation staff during the boating season
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Coordinate staffing schedules and vessel assignments to meet operational needs
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Serve as the primary liaison with helicopter service providers and contractors
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Coordinate commuter schedules and transportation requirements with helicopter operators
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Oversee WAHA’s fleet of vehicles and ensure operational readiness
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Maintain current vehicle registrations, insurance documentation, permits, and licensing requirements
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Supervise transportation personnel, including scheduling, performance management, coaching, and training
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Ensure compliance with applicable transportation legislation, organizational policies, and health and safety standards
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Work collaboratively with hospital departments, leadership, and external partners to coordinate transportation services
What You Bring
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Diploma or degree in business administration, transportation management, logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, or a related field
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Experience managing staff schedules and coordinating multiple transportation services
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Experience working in remote or northern operations is considered an asset
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Knowledge of marine transportation operations and fleet management is preferred
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Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
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Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
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Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
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Annual retention, northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
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Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
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Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $114,309.00 - $136,675.50
Competition #: 2026-231 This job posting is a new vacancy.
Deadline: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 12:00 noon.
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada 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.
