Certified Dental Assistant
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.
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.
Position Overview
Calian Health Services is currently seeking a Certified Dental Assistant for a full-time position in the CFB Ottawa dental clinic within DND Headquarters campus off Moodie Drive. The Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team.
A change of pace from high-volume environments, where quality of care is prioritized over quantity. With a consistent and reliable schedule, generous appointment times with patients, and a collaborative team-based environment.
With work/life balance built in, you'll enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with clinic hours from 7:10am – 3:15pm, with a benefits program and paid time off included.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures to the full scope of a level II Dental Assistant
- Take digital radiographs.
- Perform a wide range of dental laboratory procedures including taking impressions and pouring study models.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, equipment, and operating area.
- Maintain dental operating area and monitor consumable supplies.
- Provide administrative support as required.
- Perform oral hygiene education to active CAF members.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II (Intra-Oral) Dental Assisting program.
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience performing intra-oral procedures and providing clinical assistance in all disciplines of dentistry.
- Must be a member with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association and in good standing.
- 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
$30-34/hr
Vacancy
We have 4 available positions.
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.
Security clearances
- A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
- Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirementand process.
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