Sterilization Assistant - Discovery Dental

Dentalcorp; Ajax; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Dental in Ajax, Ontario, is hiring a Sterilization Technician. The role focuses on cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and storing dental instruments, while complying with IPAC standards and provincial regulations.

You will operate sterilization equipment, document testing, and support audit readiness. A Dental Assisting Level 1 is an asset, with program completion preferred, as we serve patients with modern technology and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Dental Assisting Level 1 is a strong asset.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting and/or Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments per IPAC standards.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and perform required testing.
• Maintain accurate records for compliance and audits.
• Keep reprocessing area clean, safe, and organized following safety protocols.
• Identify and report sterilization issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support patient flow.

Skills

Sterilization

IPAC compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assisting certificate

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Get to Know Us:

At Discovery Dental, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a warm, welcoming, and technology-driven environment. Our team takes pride in creating positive experiences for every patient through compassionate care, modern dentistry, and a personalized approach. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and clinical excellence, we strive to make every visit comfortable while helping our patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

Schedule:

Full Time Monday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am - 6:45pm

What Sets Us Apart:

• Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands‑on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms
• Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth
• Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work‑life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

Wage:

The wage for this Sterilization Technician position is $19-$23/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement job opening.

Your Role:

• Clean, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments in compliance with IPAC standards and provincial regulations
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, completing required testing and documentation
• Maintain accurate records to support compliance and audit readiness
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized reprocessing area following health and safety protocols
• Identify and report equipment or sterilization issues promptly
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow

About You:

• Dental Assistant Level 1 is considered a strong asset
• Previous clinical experience working in sterilization role is considered an asset
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting and/or Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Programs is preferred
• Experience with IPAC

Application Information:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve.

Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network-driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting‑edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.