Sterilization Technician - Peterborough Dental Clinic

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total rewards package

Job summary

Peterborough Dental Clinic, part of Dentalcorp Health Services LTD, seeks a Sterilization Assistant to join our patient‑centered team. You’ll clean, package, sterilize and store instruments, ensuring IPAC compliance and accurate records that support audit readiness.

You will operate sterilization equipment, monitor testing, collaborate with clinicians to maintain smooth patient flow, and contribute to a safe, organized reprocessing area.

Qualifications

• Clean, package, sterilize and store dental instruments per IPAC and provincial standards.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform required testing/documentation.
• Maintain records to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with clinical team to support efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IPAC knowledge

Sterilization experience

Education

ACcredited Dental Assisting or MDRT Program

Tools

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Get to Know Us

Peterborough Dental Clinic is a patient‑centred practice where people truly come first—both patients and team members. We’re proud of our collaborative, respectful culture, where everyone works together, takes ownership, and supports one another in delivering exceptional care. Our team values integrity, open communication, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow clinically and professionally. If you’re looking for a welcoming practice that values teamwork, accountability, and meaningful impact in the community, we’d love to connect.

Schedule

Full‑Time Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

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
• A comprehensive total‑rewards package
• Gym discounts
• Insurance savings
• Entertainment deals
• 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
• A flexible, work‑life balanced environment that supports your professional growth

The wage for this Sterilization Assistant position is $19-$22/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

• Previous clinical experience working in sterilization role is considered an asset
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting and/or Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) Programs is preferred
• Experience with IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) is an asset

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.