Dental Assistant

Calian Advanced Technologies; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Canada is seeking a Level II Dental Assistant to support military personnel at the CFB Borden dental clinic. This full-time role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends. Responsibilities include assisting dentists in various dental procedures, taking radiographs, and sterilizing instruments. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited program and hold licenses in good standing. Compensation is $28-30 per hour, supporting those who serve our country.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program.
• Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant with the ODAA.
• Experience in providing clinical assistance in dentistry is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists in performing a wide range of dental procedures.
• Take, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments and equipment.

Skills

Intra-Oral Dental Assisting

CPR Level C / AED certification

Experience in dental procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program

Licensed in Good Standing with ODAA

Job description

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real‑world challenges, we want you on our team.

Position Overview

Job Type: Full Time.

Calian is proud to continue a long‑standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health‑care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Calian Health Services is currently seeking a Level II Dental Assistant for a position in the CFB Borden military dental clinic. The Level II Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team. Looking for that work/life balance? You’ll enjoy the Monday to Friday schedule, with no evenings or weekends! Join our team and support those who serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures.
• Take, process, and mount dental radiographs.
• Perform a wide range of dental laboratory procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, equipment, and operating area.
• Maintain dental operating area and monitor consumable supplies.
• Provide administrative support as required.
• Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II (Intra‑Oral) Dental Assisting program.
• Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) and hold the NDAEB certificate.
• Must have experience performing intra‑oral procedures and providing clinical assistance in all disciplines of dentistry.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR Level C / AED certification.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain a Reliability level Government Security clearance.

Compensation

$28-30 / hour

Vacancy

We have 1 available position

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.