Posted 2 days ago
Dental Hygienist - Public Health
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a part-time Public Health Dental Hygienist in the Eastern Zone, working 75 hours biweekly on a school-year calendar at 0.83 FTE. The role leads oral health initiatives, builds partnerships with schools, childcare facilities and municipalities, and supports advocacy and policy work using a health equity approach. The posting states hourly pay of $32.55 to $39.91, rising to $41.31 with 25 years of service.
Pay:
$32.55–$41.31 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead oral health initiatives and programs
- Build partnerships with schools, childcare facilities and municipalities
- Assess community oral health and gather local intelligence
- Advocate for oral health policy and system change
- Recruit, train and retain volunteers
Requirements summary:
- Dental hygiene diploma and bachelor's degree, bachelor's in dental hygiene preferred
- Registered Dental Hygienist licensure in good standing
- Experience planning and evaluating oral health programs
- Experience building coalitions and partnerships
- First Aid/CPR certification
- French preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | RDH, DH, First Aid/CPR |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Dental Hygiene |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
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- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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Req ID: 229161
Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook
Department: PH HC Oral Health EZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (83%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Communities, the Public Health Dental Hygienist works in collaboration with the Consultants (Public Policy & Social Action, Strategic Partnership & Engagement, and Health Equity) and the rest of the Healthy Communities Team to address local population health needs and to take action to improve population health and reduce health inequities. The Dental Hygienist is the lead on oral health /initiatives and participates collaboratively in advocacy work as it relates to oral health. They use a health equity approach and works directly with key partners (e.g. school communities, childcare facilities, municipalities) to provide tangible oral health support to develop and implement oral health focused programs and policies.
The Dental Hygienist, using evidence-informed strategies, seeks and advocates for policy and system change, with emphasis on optimizing oral health through community engagement, coalition building, volunteer development, and partnership development. They continually assess community oral health through both formal and informal means (e.g. community health profiles, Provincial Public Health Fluoride program, gathers local intelligence, seeks out experiences and stories). They recognize the conditions that impact oral health, recommends strategies and interventions to address, and works collaboratively to achieve positive oral health outcomes.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Bachelor's Degree; Bachelors in Dental Hygiene preferred
- Must be licensed and a member in good standing with, a provincial regulatory body (e.g. the College of Dental Hygienist of Nova Scotia) and must hold RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) or DH (Dental Hygienist) designation; must maintain licensure throughout course of employment.
- Experience in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation oral health-related programs, policies, services and initiatives.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in the Core competencies for Public Health & LEADS.
- Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support healthy communities (particularly oral health) work
- Demonstrates an understanding of population based approach
- Demonstrated ability to plan and be self-directed, including the ability to set clear and realistic goals, activities, timelines, deliverables and accountability for own/team function in conjunction with team members.
- Able to conduct assessments and analysis
- Demonstrated knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training and retention methods
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, part time position, 75 hours biweekly
- Dental Hygienist work 75 hours biweekly for an approximate ten-month period, aligning with the school calendar year. Their salary is pro-rated to 0.83 FTE, paid over a twelve-month period, contributing to a period of leave during a pre-determined summer break in July and August
Compensation and Benefits
$32.55 - $39.91 Hourly
$41.31 hourly with 25 years of service with the employer
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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