Employer Name: Northwestern Health Unit
Location/Address: Kenora, ON
Application Deadline: August 24th, 2026
Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week
Work Remotely: No
Wage: $42.56 – $49.56 per hour (Based on Experience- COPE Local 521)
Duties:
Reporting to the manager of Dental Health the Dental Hygienist will work within a public health team in consultation and collaboration with community partners/agencies, including those in designated First Nations communities and health teams. The Dental Hy delivers oral health promotion, disease prevention activities, conducts dental screenings, assessments and preventive clinics including administration of fluoride, sealants, scaling, root planing, prophylaxis and Interim Stabilization Technique (IST) for clients.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree from a recognized university or college dental hygiene program
- Current registration or eligibility to register with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
- Experience working with a variety of age groups in a community health/clinic setting
- Knowledge of medical/legal aspects of dental hygiene treatment
- Proven computer skills and knowledge of database program application in the clinical setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Willingness to work irregular hours
Other:
- All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
- Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
- As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- Successful applicant requires a Vulnerable Sector Check and Clean Drivers Abstract.
This role would provide the following benefits:
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Life insurance, LTD coverage
- Employee and Family Assistant Program
- OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 4 weeks starting Vacation per year
- 13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
- Personal and Family sick leave coverage
How to Apply:
As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission and email us at careers@nwhu.on.ca
Applicants must reference posting #2026-21; those who do not receive an auto-generated receipt response should contact Human Resources at 807-468-3147, ext. 143