Health Educator Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Saskatchewan seeks a full-time Coordinator to manage and deliver dental health programs in a culturally appropriate manner. Candidates must have a Dental Therapy diploma and strong communication skills. This role includes collaborating with teams, overseeing program quality, and working flexible hours. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required. Salary range is from $39.440 to $48.226. This position is located in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association (SDTA).
• Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams across the spectrum of care.
• Accountable for planning, quality monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Dental Therapy diploma

Job description

Position Details

Position #: 101235

Expected Start Date: January 26, 2026 - Posted until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Community Services - Public Health

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Enhanced Preventative Dental Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Senior $39.440 to $48.226

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description

Programs are delivered in a holistic and culturally appropriate manner in various facilities and community locations. Coordinator works collaboratively with inter-professional teams across spectrum of care and is accountable for planning, quality monitoring and reporting. Coordinating, marketing, recruiting participants, facilitators, evaluating, collecting data and tracking of outcome measures is integral to program success. 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

Education

• Dental Therapy diploma

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Time management skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities
• Knowledge in oral health and overall health relationship
• Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
• Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Dental Therapists Association (SDTA)
• Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required