Job Description

Position #: 161862

Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: TBD

Department: Dental Program

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Health Educator - Staff $36.518 to $44.655

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Health Educator - Staff, reporting to the Manager, is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and delivering oral health prevention and promotion activities in the community. The Health Educator - Staff provides programs to children, pre-postnatal groups, senior populations, and others with all abilities. This position is an integral part of the Primary Health Care umbrella and works to promote oral health and provide consultation and information to communities, individuals, and others in the community.

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 Hygienist program is also acceptable

Competencies

• Computer skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Presentation skills
• Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to diagnose dental decay/abscesses and identify oral abnormalities
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to operate audio/visual equipment (Proxima & PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients & Stakeholders
• Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
• Knowledge of current scientific info/research/best practice in oral health
• Able to research, develop, & deliver health presentations to a variety of groups
• Knowledge of provincial health and education programs
• Knowledge of population health approach to health promotion/prevention
• Ability to interact in a positive and culturally appropriate manner

Other Information

• Travel required
• 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.