Community Dental Health Practitioner

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

In alignment with the APEP in support of strategically increasing Aboriginal representation in areas having the most impact on program delivery and health outcomes of First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) target population, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Aboriginal peoples.

Work environment

Children’s Oral Health Initiative Program (COHI) provides preventative dental services to children in First Nations communities, which includes services such as oral health screening, fluoride varnish, sealants and oral health promotion. During this time of COVID-19 the COHI Team will be required to contribute to the health and wellness of First Nations people by providing COVID testing, contract tracing and data entry.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff this position via the Aboriginal Peoples Employment Program, which aims to strategically increase Indigenous representation within the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. As such, Organizational Needs may / will be applied and first consideration may / will be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to Indigenous peoples.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level in the Alberta Region within Indigenous Services Canada. Various locations could include John D’Or Prairie in Northern Alberta, Maskwacis in Central Alberta and Stand Off in Southern Alberta.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:
Dental Therapist: Diploma of Dental Therapy or Certification from the National School of Dental Therapy.

OR

Dental Hygienist: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program recognized by the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working as a Dental Therapist or Dental Hygienist.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification:
Dental Hygienist only: Valid Practice Permit from the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta – OR – Eligibility for registration as a Dental Hygienist with the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta.

Knowledge of current preventive dental practices.
Knowledge of current Infection, Prevention and Control practices.

Competencies:
Aboriginal Cultural Competency
Communication – Oral
Communication – Written
Respectful of Diversity
Judgement
Teamwork and Cooperation
Showing initiative and being action oriented
Planning/organizing/monitoring
Client service orientation
Dependability

Ability to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis.

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

Education:
Graduation with a master's degree in Public Health.
Diploma/Certificates in Health Promotion.

Degree equivalency

Experience implementing Health Promotion programs/activities.
Experience working in Indigenous communities or with Indigenous populations.

Ability to speak a First Nations language spoken in Canada.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Indigenous Service Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Aboriginal peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Aboriginal person (self-declaration).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness and ability to travel to isolated and/or non-isolated communities by road or air.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Satisfactory Alberta Child Welfare Check (Intervention Record Check) to be completed prior to start of work.
Dental Hygienist only: Maintaining registration and licensure with the Alberta Dental Hygiene Association.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All communication throughout the entire staffing process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Your cover letter and résumé may be used to evaluate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mails regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the prescribed timeframe will result in your application not being referred to the hiring manager. The applicant shall ensure that the e-mail address provided is valid and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests, reference or a combination of these methods.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for a position.

Proof of education will be requested at time of interview, or if contacted for assessment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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