Community Oral Health Coordinator

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Regional Community Oral Health Coordinator (RCOHC) and Supervisor Health Programs (SHP’s) the Community Oral Health Coordinator (COHC) is responsible for oral health promotion, dental education and providing primary preventive care for children 0-12 years of age. 

This position will engage with partners, such as schools, daycares, and community programs to ensure access to children of this age group. The COHC will further coordinate activities needed in order for oral health professionals (such as dentist, dental therapist and dental hygienists) to complete their work. Other duties include delivering public service announcements through preferred community mediums such as community radio, placing information items in high traffic areas such as post office, health center, and stores. The COHC will also ensure children referred to general anesthetic are followed to confirm that treatment has been provided.  

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a high school diploma along with one (1) year experience in providing dental services, office administration or a related field. Willingness to take Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid training is required along with COHC training program.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktut is required for the position.  Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.