Career Opportunities

Position Description: The Children’s Oral Health Dental Hygienist demonstrates cleaning techniques as well as performs various cleaning and protective measures using particular instruments and decay preventive agents. Other Responsibilities will include the early childhood tooth decay prevention program aimed at children aged 0 to 7, their caregivers and pregnant women living on-reserve or accessing on-reserve resources. This position will report to the Health Centre Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients aged 0 to 7
• Educate patients and families of dental care
• Improve oral health and well-being of clients
• Promote a lifetime of oral health by preventing tooth decay
• Treat and restoring teeth that already have tooth decay
• Improve oral health knowledge, to assist in incorporating beneficial oral health–related behaviours
• Distribute and retrieve COHI and medical history consents
• Maintain an updated Fluoride Varnish Program list
• Apply fluoride varnish to children enrolled in the COHI program (training is provided)
• Delivers education sessions on dental health for pre-natal clients, caregivers of children (newborn – 7 years old)
• Provide instruction on tooth brushing and general oral hygiene practices
• Visits parents/caregivers in homes
• Assist dental therapist with dental screening assessment form
• Keep an up-to-date list of COHI supplies and equipment and orders as needed
• Participate in quarterly teleconferences
• Complete forms and reports as required
• Complete related tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene required
• License to practice required
• CPR certification required
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in dental healthcare preferred
• Knowledge of patient screening, charting, and medical history procedures and documentation
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required
• COHI training is an asset, however, this position is able to be trained if needed
• Knowledge of First Nations Culture and Diversity is an asset
• Experience working in a First Nation Community would be an asset
• Valid Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Shows initiative and ability to take direction and work as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality of client information
• This position will be subject to a vulnerable records check

Salary: To be negotiated.

Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Please direct your application to the attention of:
Human Resources Recruitment
Ph: 807-623-9543, Fax: 807-623-5190
Email: jobs@fwfn.com
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.
We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.