Q’wemtsin Health Society (QHS) is an assembly of health care professionals who believe in providing quality, client-centred care to our Secwépemc communities through the provision of holistic health services. Located at the heart of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc our clinic acts as a one-stop health shop for community members. Over the last 25 years, becoming a pivotal agent in supporting health and wellness for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn Indian Band and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.
Purpose:
Under the direction and guidance of our Registered Dental Hygienist, the Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI) Aide / Receptionist will support the delivery of dental services in daycares, schools, and our health centre, three days a week. The remainder of each work week will be spent providing administrative support.
Wage: $20 – $23 per hour based on experience
COHI Aide Duties:
- Obtaining consent from mother/father/caregiver for a child to participate in COHI program
- Educate parent/caregiver in basic oral hygiene methods for child
- Application of fluoride varnish
- Assist dental hygienist with dental program activities
Receptionist Duties:
- Maintain a professional presence at the front desk at all times, greet clients upon arrival, sign them in and obtain any further necessary data as directed
- Ensures reception and waiting area is sanitized, tidy and presentable
- Performs administrative tasks, such as answering and forwarding calls, filing, photocopying, distributing mail and deliveries, updating calendars, maintaining office supplies and inventory of stock
Qualifications and Skills:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and minimum of 1 year experience in office setting
- Will require completion of FNHA COHI Aide training
- Must be extremely reliable and flexible
- Friendly, professional, adaptable, and able to take initiative
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Secwépemc culture is an asset, acknowledges cultural differences and supports diversity
Additional Requirements:
- Possess valid British Columbia driver’s license and submit current drivers abstract
- Recent clear Police Information check with Vulnerable Sector screening
Please forward your cover letter and resume along with any further certificates/diplomas and/or transcripts that prove you can meet our educational skills and abilities to:
Q’wemtsín Health Society
Att’n: Bobbi Sasakamoose
130 Chilcotin Road
Kamloops, BC V2H 1G3
E-mail: bobbi@qwemtsin.org
The deadline for this posting is March 27, 2026.
We thank you all for your submissions, only qualified candidates will be contacted.