Dental hygienist
Government of Yukon’s Health and Social Services Department based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dental hygienist. Government of Yukon’s Health and Social Services Department is dedicated to promoting residents’ well-being. It provides public health programs, mental health support, family services, senior care, and social assistance. Collaborating with communities and healthcare professionals, the department ensures essential service access and enhances quality of life across the Yukon. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Yukon
Department: Health and Social Services
Division: Dental Health
Position: Dental hygienist
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $81258.00 – $94165.00 yearly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time
Classification: ST13
Union: YEU
Location: Whitehorse, YT
Shift: 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: 50605
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of Dental Hygiene Diploma
Experience: Candidates should have experience working in public health and with First Nation’s communities
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have a strong ability to work autonomously and effectively plan and manage a large, diverse workload
- The candidates should be able to utilize their personal vehicle within Whitehorse city limits as it is not provided by the Yukon Government
- The candidates should have extensive travel throughout the rest of the Yukon will be required (up to 1-3 weeks per trip) a government-issued fleet vehicle will be provided by the Yukon Government
- The candidates should be comfortable working with young children (preschool and school-age) and ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a current license or be eligible to be licensed as a Dental Hygienist with Yukon’s Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
- The candidates should have experience providing various dental services to children and youth
- The candidates should have training and experience with Silver Diamine Fluoride and Interim Stabilization Therapy
- The candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and and maintain effective relationships through collaboration with colleagues and clients and demonstrate understanding and adherence to the Dental Hygienists’ Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
- The candidates should demonstrate high standards and adherence to infection prevention and control protocols
- The candidates should demonstrate excellent approach in working with children and families and leadership skills that demonstrate aptitude in public health and program or service delivery
- The candidates should possess a valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent, security clearance with vulnerable sectors and registration with Yukon’s Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for a dental hygiene license
- The candidates should obtain WHMIS 2015 certification within 1 month of hire, obtain a Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate within 6 months and CPR certificate within 6 months of hire and undergo TB screening
Benefits:
- The candidates will get dental plan, extended health care plan, long-term disability insurance, travel insurance, Public Service Pension Plan and Supplementary Death Benefit
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!