Dental Therapist

This is a until-filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting will be used to fill one (1) permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill future permanent or term similar positions. This is not a contract posting.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Yukon Children’s Dental Program, comprised of Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists provides comprehensive diagnostic, preventative and restorative dental services to preschool and school aged children in Whitehorse and throughout rural Yukon.

Your impact

Are you passionate about providing comprehensive oral health care services and education to diverse communities? The Yukon Government is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Therapist to join our team in delivering high-quality dental care to preschoolers and school-age children across Yukon.

Providing oral health education and promoting preventive dental practices to patients and their families, our Dental Therapist collaborates with other dental and healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic patient care. They conduct thorough dental assessments and maintain accurate patient records while maintaining confidentiality.

• For more information on this job, please contact Rupinder Kaur, Acting Manager of the Yukon Children’s Dental Program at 867-393-7128 or [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Check out:

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government
• Whitehorse Lifestyle
• Yukon, Larger than Life

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Dental Therapist Diploma or Degree
• Current Canadian license or eligible to be licensed as a Dental Therapist with Yukon’s Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• Experience providing and delivering comprehensive dental treatment and preventative services to school aged children
• Experience working to the full scope of a Dental Therapist’s practice, including extractions, pulpotomies and crown placement
• Experience working in public health and/or with First Nation’s communities is considered an asset

New graduates may be considered; please ensure practicum experience is clearly detailed in your resume, including all experience with school-aged children.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Understanding and adherence to the Dental Hygienists’ Code of Ethics & Code of Conduct
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high standards and adherence to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Strong ability to work autonomously and effectively plan and manage a large, diverse workload
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships through collaboration with colleagues and clients
• Excellent approach in working with children and families
• Leadership skills that demonstrate aptitude in public health and program/service delivery

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Copy of the Dental Hygiene Diploma or degree
• Registration with Yukon’s Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for a Dental Therapist license
• Valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent
• RCMP vulnerable sector check
• TB Screening
• WHMIS 2015, to be obtained within 1 month of hire
• CPR certificate, to be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Transportation of dangerous goods certificate, to be obtained within 6 months

Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• City Travel: This position is assigned to different schools within the city of Whitehorse for set periods of time; staff are responsible for getting to and from their assigned sites (per fleet vehicle availability and relevant policies);
• Community Travel: Extensive travel required throughout the rest of the communities in the Yukon will be required (up to 1-3 weeks per trip); a government issued fleet vehicle will be provided by Yukon Government;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Must be comfortable working with young children (preschool and school-age);
• Exposure to physical hazards that may include communicable diseases, chemical exposure from medicaments and sanitization products, and radiation from taking x-rays;
• Exposure to a variety of hazardous materials that have toxic properties, requiring special handling, spillage and waste disposal procedures.

Candidate is responsible for locating and securing their own housing; this is not provided by Yukon Government.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.