Lab Demonstrator, Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene

Vancouver Community College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College is seeking a dedicated lab/clinic support staff member to assist dental assisting instructors, supervise students, and help manage day-to-day operations within the lab and clinic.

The role involves organizing equipment/inventory, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safety and infection control standards are followed. Collaboration with instructors is essential to address issues and ensure a smooth educational environment.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Clear and concise communication of information and instructions.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assists instructors with demonstrations, supervises students, and invigilates exams.
• Organizes and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Oversees monthly maintenance activities and schedules repairs.
• Ensures premises and equipment are clean and orderly; manages hazardous waste.
• Maintains emergency kit and oxygen tank; labels chemicals per WHMIS.
• Reviews equipment manuals and provides information on capital equipment.
• Collaborates with instructors to identify issues and address concerns.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Infection control

Inventory management

MS Office

Education

2-year community college program

CDA registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting instructors in the performance of their duties by performing a wide variety of duties including preparing and assisting with demonstrations, supervising students, monitoring lab/clinic operations, coordinating regular maintenance activities and maintaining inventory of supplies.

This is a permanent term position. The incumbent will work September to May, yearly.

1. Prepares and assists instructors with demonstrations, assists with day-to-day operations, demonstrates use of equipment, maintains lab schedule, receives and returns lab equipment and supplies, supervises students, monitors activities and invigilates student examinations.
2. Organizes, monitors and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
3. Organizes and supervises monthly maintenance activities. Assists with monitoring equipment maintenance schedules and handling repairs.
4. Ensures premises and equipment are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. Monitors collection of hazardous waste products.
5. Maintains emergency kit and oxygen tank.
6. Ensures all chemicals and materials are properly labelled in accordance with WCB and WHIMIS legislation.
7. Reviews and updates equipment manuals.
8. Provides information regarding capital equipment.
9. Collaborates with instructors in order to identify and address issues and/or concerns.
10. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Completion of 2-year Community College program in a relevant discipline and 2 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.
  • Dental Assisting: Current CDA registration and practicing license with the BC College of Oral Health Professions (BCCOHP).

Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, faculty, work associates and the general public.
• Good communication skills and the ability to relay information/instruction clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a considerable workload.
• Knowledge of competencies and experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Ability to supervise student activities and promote a positive and respectful environment.
• Ability to demonstrate use and maintenance of all equipment.
• Ability to organize supplies and equipment for clinic sessions, prepare and assist instructors with demonstrations and supervise and delegate student activities.
• Current knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, stock control and purchasing.
• Pro-active problem-solving approach.
• Computer experience with proficiency in MS Office and email.