Job Description

Position # 101235

Expected Start Date: June 22, 2026

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

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Senior $39.44 to $48.226

Travel Required: Yes

The Health Educator - Senior position specializes in stimulating, coordinating, and delivering oral health prevention and promotion activities in the community. This position is responsible for a leadership role in the community related to community development, advocacy, and public relations. This position is under the supervisor of the Manager who is responsible to the Director

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Graduate from a recognized Dental Therapy program

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Graduate from a recognized Dental Hygenist program is also acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities
• Knowledge in population health promotion approaches and community development
• Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
• Knowledge in population health promotion and its relationship to health status
• Advocates delivery of culturally safe, responsive & people-centered healthcare
• Knowledge in oral health and overall health relationship

Other Information

• Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
• For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body

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.