Certified Dental Assistant Level II (CDA II) - 0.8 FTE - Contract

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WellFort is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join the Health n' Smiles team in Peel Region, Brampton. This part-time (0.8 FTE) contract runs through January 31, 2027 with potential extension.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, infection control, patient education, chairside support, and supplies management. Must have Certified Level II and ODA standing, with experience in a large or community dental clinic.

Qualifications

• Certified Level II training and in good standing with the ODA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and prevention in collaboration with the hygienist and dentist.
• Perform a broad range of chairside duties.
• Maintain infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintain dental supplies and equipment per clinic standards.

Skills

Infection control

Oral hygiene education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Certified Level II Dental Assistant

ODA member in good standing

Tools

Abeldent

Microsoft Office

Job description

• $25.00-28.48 CAD per hour
• Vacancy Status: Please note that this posting is for an existing Part-Time (0.8 FTE) Contract position until January 31, 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
• Locations:
  • WellFort Riverview Commons Dental - 5 Montpelier Street, Brampton, ON L6Y 0C3
  • Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC) - 40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1
  • Four Corners Health Centre (FCHC) - 7205 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON L4T 0B4
  • Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) - 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6X 3C8

WellFort isseeking a Certified Dental Assistant tojoin our Health n' Smilesteam! Health n' Smiles provides services to under resourced families living in the Region of Peel.

Specific responsibilities:

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teaches oral hygiene toclients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs at Healthn'Smiles.
• Performs abroadrange ofchairsideduties
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipmentaccording to clinic standards.

CertifiedLevel II training and in good standing with the ODAA.

• At leastthreeyears experiencein a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperativelyas a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability tomulti taskin a fast pacedenvironment.
• Demonstrated experienceand knowledge ofdental software(Abeldent)programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability toestablishand maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to speak languagesrelevant to residents of the Region ofPeelan asset.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate willdemonstratea willingness toparticipateinWellFort'scommitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serveandinvite these candidates tovoluntarily sharetheirrelevantidentities aspart of their application.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.No agencies.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, newWellFortstaff must be fullycompliant with our Vaccination Policyunless they have received an exemption from vaccination under theOntarioHuman Rights Code. Proof ofvaccination statuswill berequiredbefore the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

As part ofWellFort'shiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools toassistin screening and evaluating applications.All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.