12 Month Contract

We provide primary health care through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our team includes health professionals, educators and support workers representing both
traditional Indigenous and contemporary models of care, and uses wholistic health and community
development concepts.

Dental Assistant involves promoting and delivering oral health services. This position includes a wide range of duties such as obtaining consents, maintaining client records, oral health education, ordering supplies, carrying out basic dental procedures and assisting the Dental Hygienist.

NOTE: Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and
cedar within the work setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post-secondary diploma/certification in Dental Assisting, Health Information Management, or related
field or a combination of relevant education and experience with a willingness to learn;
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives and relevance in a
workplace; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
• experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of
Indigenous culture and values;
• proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
• valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
• criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required;
• commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and
• positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 22, 2024
Please send resume with cover letter and three references, to:
Dental Assistant Position
Email: hrteam@wnhac.org
Website: WNHAC.org
Fax: (807) 467-8341
Phone: (888) MYWNHAC
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
applicants to apply