Position #: 9009292

Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Churchill Community School

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Enhanced Preventative Dental Services

Type: Full time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dental Therapist - Diploma Senior $42.411 to $51.838

Travel Required: Yes

: Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Dental Therapist will provide prevention services, diagnostic treatment planning, restorative/operative dental treatment, community and preventive dentistry services. The incumbent specializes in stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health promotion activities aimed at reducing disease and promoting oral health for people in the community. Incumbents must have an ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

The incumbent will plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the delivery of an active preventive oral health education and promotion program within the oral health professional's scope of practice. This position provides supervision, program management, and direction to the Oral Health Program. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site:

- Yes

Experience

- 2 years' experience as a Dental Therapist

Education

- Graduate from a recognized Dental Therapy program

Licenses

- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Registered Dental Therapist (RDT)

Knowledge and Abilities

- Ability to work in a cross cultural setting
- Ability to work in isolated areas, as required
- Knowledge of program planning process
- Creative problem solving in an open and resourceful manner
- Computer skills an asset
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team




- Highly developed organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Knowledge of oral health principles & their relationship to health and disease
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
- Ability to develop and present oral health education/training to various groups
- Knowledge of current infection control standards, practices and protocols
- Knowledge of health promotion, public relations projects and/or media
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills

Other Information

- Position is a multi-site with travel to Sandy Bay.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

> We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

> We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

> We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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