Dental Assistant - Inventory

Employment and Social Development Canada; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Canadian military healthcare sector is seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide essential dental services to military personnel across Canada, ensuring high standards of care and support. With a commitment to professional development and a diverse work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful way. Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who serve our country. If you are passionate about dental care and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a Dental Assistant Diploma Level II from an accredited institution.
• Experience as a level II dental assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality dental care and support to military personnel.
• Manage patient records and assist in administrative tasks.

Skills

Dental Assisting

First Aid and CPR Certification

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma Level II

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Scheduler Software

Job description

Reference number: DND24J-023778-000377
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-MPC-521474

National Defence- Military Personnel Command - Canadian Forces Health Services Group
Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan)
HS-PHS-06
$35.65 to $38.72 per hour

Closing date: 9 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

The Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) is the designated health care provider for Canada’s military personnel, delivering medical and dental services at military installations across Canada and overseas. Our mission is to deliver quality care and promote health protection to Canadian Forces personnel. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together, guided by the best interests of those we serve. We support, promote and encourage the professional and personal development of our employees.

What do we offer?

At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

1. A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
2. Opportunities for advancement
3. A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
4. A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used for various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, specified period, assignment, secondment). Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your GC Jobs Applicant Account.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Possession of a Dental Assistant Diploma Level II from an accredited Institution.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Must have current First Aid and CPR certification.
National Dental Assistance Examination Board (NDAEB) certification.
Possession of registration/Licensure with a provincial regulatory body or association as required in the province of work.

EXPERIENCES:
Experience working as a level II dental assistant.
Experience using Microsoft Office.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience using a scheduler and electronic patient records.
Experience providing reception, scheduling or other admin duties in a dental office.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Willingness to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

National Dental Assistance Examination Board (NDAEB) certification.
Must have current First Aid and CPR certification.
Possession of registration/Licensure with a provincial regulatory body or association as required in the province of work.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us by email and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed:
Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required.
Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential.
Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.
You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc. Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.