Position #: 101235

Expected Start Date: August 03, 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

Job Description: 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 - Organizational skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Time management skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

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

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.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position.  By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. 

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.

We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.

We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.

We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.