Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Coordinator

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Please be advised this process will be used to staff positions in the new department of
Indigenous Services Canada. The creation of the department of Indigenous Services Canada is an important development in our renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples. These structural changes will allow our government to work more effectively with Indigenous partners to provide services that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on a term basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various employment types and tenures (indeterminate, specified period or acting appointment, deployment, assignment, secondment). It may also be used to staff similar positions in Halifax with various tenures in the future.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum) "VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) as well as a CV which is linked to the information in your cover letter. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of current or past task descriptions. Rather you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. One suitable approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a detailed description on how that qualification is met. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter may result in your application being rejected from the process. Candidates must clearly indicate the length of their work experiences, by providing detailed information. The candidate cover letter will be used to assess the ability to communicate in writing."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Graduate from an Accredited School of Dental Hygiene or the National School of Dental Therapy

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Current registration as a dental hygienist within the Provincial regulatory body (dental hygiene graduates only)

Experience:
Recent experience in Oral Health treatment service as a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to organize and implement a community oral health program
Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit, or Métis
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to communicate orally

Personal Suitability:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Judgment
Respect for diversity
Teamwork
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience:
Experience in working with First Nations and Inuit
Experience in Capacity Building

Organizational Needs:
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to a workforce that is culturally sensitive and representative of its Aboriginal partners

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is committed to ensuring a fair and equitable workforce representation and distribution of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities reflective of their representation in the Canadian population.

In support of strategically increasing aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of FNIHB’s target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to work overtime.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver’s license.
Willingness to travel including by air, sea, motor vehicles including low level flying and travelling to remote locations.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other
qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that
accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone
conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Reference checks will be conducted

Interviews will be conducted

Written test(s) may be administered

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates must ensure that they are available for any testing or interviews required.

Candidates from outside the federal public service who are invited to written exams and/or interviews will be responsible for travel and accommodation expenses.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.