Dental Therapist Diploma Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Saskatchewan is seeking a Senior Dental Therapist to deliver preventive and restorative dental care. This part-time position involves planning and implementing oral health education programs while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will hold a Dental Therapy diploma and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in diverse settings, with a salary in the range of $32.624 to $39.875 per hour.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association (SDTA).
• 2 years' experience as a Dental Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention services and diagnostic treatment planning.
• Deliver community and preventive dentistry services.
• Plan and evaluate preventive oral health education programs.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of dental health principles

Advanced - Communication skills

Ability to address health-related issues

Ability to work in cross-cultural settings

Education

Dental Therapy diploma

Dental Nurse Diploma

Job description

• Locations Public Health Office - Saskatoon
• Job Schedule Part time

Job Description

Position #: 105890

Expected Start Date: October 27, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Public Health Office - Saskatoon

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Oral Health Program

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.64

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 18 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Dental Therapist - Diploma Senior $32.624 to $39.875

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Senior Dental Therapist will provide prevention services, diagnostic treatment planning, restorative/operative dental treatment, community and preventive dentistry services. The incumbent specializes in stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health promotion activities aimed at reducing disease and promoting oral health for people in the community. The incumbent will plan, develop, organize, implement and evaluate the delivery of an active preventive oral health education and promotion program within the oral health professional's scope of practice. This position provides supervision, program management, and direction to the Oral Health Program. The position is bound by the following legislation: Dental Disciplines Act, Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association Bylaws and Regulations "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement."

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years' experience as a Dental Therapist

Education

• Dental Therapy diploma

Other Education and Training

• Dental Nurse Diploma is acceptable
• Advanced - Facilitation skills
• Advanced - Presentation skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Advanced - Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work in isolated areas, as required
• Knowledge of dental health principles
• Ability to work and communicate in a cross-cultural setting
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
• Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
• Knowledge of program planning process
• Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of health promotion, public relations projects and/or media
• Ability to address health-related issues or life skills, other than oral health
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of health principles/outcomes & the relationship to overall health
• Knowledge of current infection control standards, practices and protocols

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association (SDTA)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Travel within the region and provincially

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.