Website Northwestern Health Unit
Terms: 35 hrs/ week; COPE Local 521, Contract from December 15, 2025 – June 4, 2027
Salary: $40.92 -$47.65 per hour based on experience
Position Summary:
As a member of the Child Health-Dental team, in consultation and collaboration with community partners/agencies, including those in designated First Nations communities and the public health team, delivers oral health promotion, disease prevention activities, conducts dental screenings, assessments and preventive clinics including administration of fluoride, sealants, scaling, root planing, prophylaxis and Interim Stabilization Technique (IST) and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) for clients.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree from a recognized university or college dental hygiene program
- Current registration or eligibility to register with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
- Experience working with a variety of age groups in a community health/clinic setting
- Knowledge of medical/legal aspects of dental hygiene treatment
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of database program application in the clinical setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Willingness to travel
Other:
- All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
- Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
- As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Deadline for Applications: Accepting applications until filled
Deadline for Applications: 2026-03-31
To apply for this job email your details to careers@nwhu.on.ca.