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

WellFort; Brampton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

WellFort is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join our Health n’ Smiles team at Brampton locations. This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE contract position through January 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities include preparing operatories, teaching oral hygiene with the dental team, and supporting infection control and clinic operations at BCHC and SHWV in Brampton, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Certified Level II training and in good standing with the ODAA.
• At least three years experience in a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of dental software (Abeldent) programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to residents of Peel Region as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teach oral hygiene to clients, in collaboration with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs.
• Perform a broad range of chairside duties.
• Adhere to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintain dental supplies and equipment according to clinic standards.

Skills

Infection control

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

ODA Level II certification

Experience in large dental clinic (3+ years)

Tools

Abeldent

Microsoft Office

Job description

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:

• Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC)– 40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

APPLY

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 the Ontario Human 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.