Health Educator Staff

Position #: 161862

Expected Start Date: August 18, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Weyburn Community Health Services Building

City/Town: Weyburn

Department: Dental Program

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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 Hygenist program is also acceptable

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Travel required
• Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body