Health Canada Is Hiring RN & You Could Earn Up To $91K Without A Medical Degree

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Dust off that resume, Canada! If you're looking to embark on a new career adventure, Health Canada is currently hiring for a bunch of roles and you don't actually need a medical degree for most of them.

The government department recently posted multiple job listings with various requirements, and they could earn you some serious money.

From administrative support roles to executive assistants and more, there are so many opportunities out there right now and some even pay up to $91,000.

If a career within federal health isn't for you, the Government of Canada is hiring across the country right now, including for jobs with the House of Commons that pay six figures and CSIS jobs that don't require a degree.

Clerical and Administrative Support Officer

Salary: $50,821 to $70,622

Location: Multiple locations across Canada

Who Should Apply: Anyone with a secondary school diploma can apply, although the job posting notes that "various language requirements" will be assessed at a later date.

The applicant should be someone who wants to be a part of "the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health."

There aren't too many details about this specific role available, but likely duties may include creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as some filing and sending emails.

Apply Here

​Administrative positions​

Salary: $54,878 to $61,379

Location: Multiple locations across Canada

Who Should Apply: Canadians with a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives who have experience working in a clerical or office administration role. If you're thorough and client-orientated, even better!

Duties include providing administrative support services to staff and managers, inputting data, coordinating a variety of activities and arranging meetings.

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Support Technician

Salary: $75,129 to $91,953

Location: Multiple locations across Canada

Who Should Apply: If you've graduated from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution and specialize in computer science, information technology or similar, this could be for you.

In the role, you'd be expected to develop, implement and communicate IM/IT policies, standards and guidelines, as well as facilitate the planning and delivery of corporate projects.

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Executive Assistant and Administrative Officer

Salary: $65,547 to $70,622

Location: Multiple locations across Canada

Who Should Apply: If you have a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative, as well as two years of experience in relevant administrative services, this may be the job for you.

Some of the things you'll be expected to do include managing an executive director's agenda and developing support materials, as well as supervising, monitoring and coaching other employees.

Apply Here

Occupational Health Nurse

Salary: $80,906 to $91,963

Location: Multiple locations across Canada

Who Should Apply: As an Occupational Health Nurse, you will be responsible for conducting OH evaluations and clinical testing, providing travel medicine services, providing immunization services and more.

Of course, you'll need a medical degree for this one and applicants should have a degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education or similar.

Apply Here

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