FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Join a passionate team driven by the vision, mission, and values of FNHA - principles shaped directly by First Nations communities. This is an exciting time to come on board as FNHA continues to evolve its oral health programs, strengthen partnerships, and advance culturally grounded, trauma-informed, community-cantered models of care across the province.

Title: Dental Therapist

Salary: $89,752 - $109,193 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Term, 12 months from start date

Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 Mon- Fri (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

Location: Fort Saint James, on-site

Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)

About The Role

As a Dental Therapist, you will deliver preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare, oral health education, and public health promotion programs in First Nations communities in BC under the general direction of the Manager, Oral Health. This position operates with a high degree of independence in community settings and collaborates with interdisciplinary and interprofessional teams to enhance access to care.

Please Note

Regular travel to First Nations communities is required. This includes daily commuting to community sites, as well as overnight travel approximately every 4–8 weeks, for up to 5 days at a time.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have/be;

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (REQUIRED)

Graduation from an accredited school of Dental Hygiene with a Diploma or Degree in Dental Hygiene. Currently licensed to practice and in good standing with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. Certified in BC to provide local anaesthetic. 3-5 years recent experience in clinical practice. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License required.

Education & Occupational Certification, Experience (ASSET – NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE)

Experience working in community health or with First Nations communities an asset.

Key Skills And Experience

Accredited Dental Therapy education and active licensure Graduation from an accredited Dental Therapy program with current, good standing registration with the BC College of Oral Health Professionals. Strong clinical competence across the full scope of Dental Therapy practice Experience delivering diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontic, periodontic, and minor surgical procedures, along with oral health education and promotion. Experience working in community health and/or with First Nations communities (asset) Understanding of First Nations health structures in BC, cultural practices, trauma informed care, and the impacts of colonization on oral health. Excellent communication and relationship building skills Ability to collaborate with clinicians, community partners, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams while delivering culturally safe, respectful care. Strong planning, problem solving, and organizational abilities Demonstrated capacity to manage independent travel, scheduling, program coordination, documentation, and quality improvement responsibilities in dynamic community settings.

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment And more!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.

How To Apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.

Closing date: July 10, 2026 (at 23:59)

Resources

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/cultural-safety-and-humility and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca

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