Dental Hygienist - Public Health

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Dental Hygienist, Public Health with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Early Years Program team at Richmond Community Support Services in Richmond, BC. Apply now to join the team!

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Dental Hygienist, working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides oral health prevention and promotion services. Demonstrates an ability to embed a health promotion and population health lens into clinical service delivery. Assists in developing and implementing strategies for the oral health program, provides input into the evaluation of dental programs and services and identifies oral health treatment needs for universal and enhanced service. Organizes, provides, manages, and advocates oral health promotional activities primarily for pregnant individuals and to the 0-6 early childhood in collaboration and coordination with related community, health and academic partners to promote healthy outcomes. Consults with client’s family/caregivers about caring for client’s teeth and makes recommendations for follow up care.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Two (2) years' recent related experience in community oral health prevention with pregnant individuals and to the 0-6 early childhood and promotion and general dental hygiene practice or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration as a Dental Hygienist as required by the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia and maintenance of continuing education required for retention registration.
• Public health and population health knowledge and experience are preferred.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of oral health issues for universal and enhanced services for the early years population (0-6 year old).
• Demonstrated ability to apply current educational pedagogy to oral health education.
• Demonstrated ability to perform literature reviews and develop best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with public and various levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for oral health at a population health level and apply a health promotion and population health lens into clinical service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to provide oral health counselling using a client and family centred care approach.
• Knowledge and training of Indigenous Cultural safety and experience providing culturally safe care to Indigenous people, families, and communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of trauma and violence informed practice.
• Knowledge and ability to provide services using a harm reduction approach.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of working with clients and families across the life span.
• Knowledge of Community resources and policies.
• Demonstrates an ability to embed a health promotion and population health lens into clinical service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.