Dental Assistant

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Melfort; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority at Melfort Hospital in Melfort, SK, is seeking a Dental Assistant to deliver clinical and preventive services, education and oral health care promotion. This full-time temporary role (Position #153290) requires a Dental Assistant certificate, NDAB registration, and a Class 5 driver’s license.

It offers Pay Band 14 with $30.73–$32.88 per hour, a 224-hour rotation every 6 weeks, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certificate is required.
• NDAB registration is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Dental Assistant certificate

Job description

Position #: 153290

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SGEU

Facility: Melfort Hospital

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Clinical Integration Enhanced Preventative Dental

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 02, 2027

FTE: 1

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Hours of Work: Dental Assistants and Dental Aides (SGEU)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 14 $30.730 to $32.880 (3 step range)

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Delivers clinical and preventative services, education and oral health care promotion.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Dental Assistant certificate

Licenses

• National Dental Assisting Examining Board
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
• Certification with the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
• Registration and licensure with the College of Dental Assistants Saskatchewan