Located in the school in their community and reporting directly to the Territorial Specialist, Oral Health Care.

The incumbent independently provides clinical intra-oral restorative and preventative treatment to school age children (grade K to 12).

The Dental Therapist develops and delivers community based oral-dental health promotion and educational activities to individuals or groups (i.e. a class) within various schools.

Additionally, the incumbent develops oral/dental health promotion material and activities to be delivered in partnership with a Community Health Nurse (CHN) and other health care professionals (i.e. post-natal clinic, pre-school screening within various community health centers).

When treatment is outside the Dental Therapist''s scope of practice, the incumbent will refer the client to a Dentist (i.e. abnormal oral or pathological conditions, etc.).

The Dental Therapist may also cross-refer the patient to other health care providers (i.e. CHN or physician for antibiotic treatment).

As a Dental Therapist providing care in a number of communities, the incumbent also provides functional expertise and direction to other health care providers on the delivery of oral health care, promotion and prevention.

There are no Dentists permanently located in any of the small communities in the Beaufort-Delta region.

The incumbent may be required to provide dental services in different communities within the Beaufort-Delta region as required.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Completion of a Diploma in Dental Therapy Licensed with the NWT Skilled Registrar as a Dental Therapist GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application,



please follow up via telephone.

More Information Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28101 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Salary Information The salary for this position starts at $54.44 per hour (approximately $106,158.00 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,304.00 Application Assistance Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Oral Health Professional II - Dental Therapist (Inuvik)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Inuvik