Dental Assistant

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Health Promotion Service. This role involves assisting a dentist in a clinical setting, ensuring a pleasant experience for patients while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in dental assisting and contribute to community health initiatives. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference. If you are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic health sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a Dental Assisting Course is required.
• No previous experience is necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist and perform tasks for efficient clinical operations.
• Maintain equipment and assist in patient management.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Interpersonal Skills

Tact and Discretion

Punctuality and Reliability

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Dental Assisting Course

Tools

Dental Equipment

Sterilization Techniques

Job description

Requisition ID: 17182
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: ComHlth, Wellness & Chro Disease Prev Service
Employment Type: Up to 4 Full-time Temporary - Up to 6 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $29.742 - $34.797 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations (Efforts will be made to assign based on preference)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 30/06/2025

Applications received will be used to staff current and ongoing requirements up until December 31st, 2025.

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Health Promotion Service area is to advocate for safe, supportive, healthy community environments through the development of healthy public policy and the delivery of programs associated with Healthy Growth and Development, Chronic Disease Prevention, School Health, Immunization, Dental Health, and for advancing the development of healthy public policy to effect system-wide change that improves the population’s health while addressing inequities in the health of subpopulations in Ottawa.

You are responsible for assisting the dentist and performing tasks related to providing a pleasant and efficient clinical situation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 and Dental Assisting Course. No previous experience is necessary.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practice of current dental assisting and reception techniques.
• Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection and cleaning techniques.
• Quality assurance processes applicable in the dental clinic environment.
• WHMIS training.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently.
• To maintain equipment, instruments and operatory in a clean, functional and orderly manner.
• To assist in the management of patients.
• To participate in general administrative duties such as supplies control and records management.
• To perform reception duties on occasion.
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Tact and discretion.
• Enthusiasm and motivation.
• Punctuality and reliability.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements; locations may require English only, French only, or bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions require French oral, reading, and writing.
• Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.