Job Description

Dental Oral Health Aide

Employment Opportunity

MLTC was created by nine First Nations located in north-west Saskatchewan who have constitutionally recognized aboriginal rights and Treaty Rights under Treaties #6, #8 and #10. The primary purpose of MLTC is to serve those First Nations in their aspirations for cultural, economic and political autonomy. As a private sector employer engaged primarily in promoting and serving the interests of the member First Nations, MLTC asserts its right to provide preferential treatment to First Nations people, giving them priority in decisions on employment matters such as hiring, and this can extend to measures such as opening competitions only to First Nations people.

This competition is open to all applicants; and*
Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants or other Indigenous applicants who self-declare as being a First Nations person or of other Indigenous ancestry;*

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council Health & Social Development is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals to fill the full-time, permanent position of a Dental Oral Health Aide. Preferred location: Buffalo Narrows Sub Office; alternate location may be considered: Main MLTC Offices in Meadow Lake.

The Dental Oral Health Aide works with the Dental Therapist Supervisor and Dental Therapists to provide preventative services for the MLTC First Nations Communities.

POSITIONS DUTIES (include but not limited to):

Gather dental and medical history consent forms Complete all aspects of: Dental service daily record, COHI participant list, COHI aide monthly report, COHI services record, screening form in an appropriate confidential manner. Implement and deliver a fluoride varnish program for 0 - 7 year old children Deliver oral health information sessions to parents/caregivers, grandparents, expectant mothers, single dads, consisting of basic oral hygiene methods and to include motivational interviewing technique Conduct home visits to discuss oral health issues and to explain services available Distribute oral health information for community use Arrange and book appointments with parents/caregivers for COHI services Establish a dental home for infants and children Establish a referral system to oral health professional, for children requiring dental treatment

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Minimum:

Grade 12 Diploma

Preferred:

Relevant experience and training may be considered.

Other:

On-site training provided on COHI - Children's Oral Health Initiative Training Module

Proficient with computers, i.e., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to travel and must possess a valid driver's license

Work with minimal supervision, independently and prioritize multiple demands

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communications skills

Interested applicants are invited to submit:

A letter of application, resume stating qualifications, related work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver's license, and three (3) recent professional

supervisory references to:

Human Resources Department

Meadow Lake Tribal Council

8003 Flying Dust Reserve

Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1T8

Phone: (306) 236-5654 Fax: (306) 236-3509

For more information, please contact Jolene Iron, Senior Dental Therapist, @ (306) 236-5817. Also, visit the MLTC website at www.mltc.net

Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025

MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications,

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Relocation assistance RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person