Title: Registered Dental Hygienist - COHI (Children's Oral Health Initiative)
Division: Integrated Indigenous Health and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Location: Moose Factory, ON
Reports to: Regional Manager of Dental Services
Status: Permanent Full-time
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Registered Dental Hygienist – COHI.
Life at WAHAA beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.
#WeAreWAHA
What We DoThere has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve. At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
What You’ll Do-
Removal of subgingival and supra gingival calculus and stains to clinical crowns of teeth
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Access and document Xray’s in the digital environment
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Expert knowledge of Office equipment: telephone, Xerox, Microsoft office suite, AbelDent
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Comprehensive knowledge of the code of ethics of the Dental Profession to ensure conformation to recognized standards
Children’s Oral Health Initiative-
Conduct oral health screenings to survey and determine the oral health status and preventive needs of eligible children
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Research, develop, and design educational materials and presentations using current research and statistical data with disease prevention, health promotion and protection.
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Participate in the planning and delivery of COHI promotional activities such as attending community events (health fairs, pow wows, education days etc.) with program booth displays and provide educational resources and information to community members
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Cultural competency or willing to take training in cultural competency given the clients candidates will be seeing
What You Bring-
Diploma in Dental Hygiene is required
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Registration to practice Dental hygiene in Ontario
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HARP qualified
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Current CPR certification
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Sounds knowledge of the operation and handling of dental equipment; air driven hand pieces, Ultrasonic hand pieces, Dental units, compressor and suction units, chairs, sterilizers, VLC units, Radiographic equipment, operating lights.
- Valid G driver’s license
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Ability to communicate in the local Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us-
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
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Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
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Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
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Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
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Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
Salary: $75,816.00 - $101,653.50
Competition #: 2026-123
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.
As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. 