Dental Assistant
Requisition ID: 17182
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService
Employment Type: Up to 4 Full-time Temporary - Up to 6 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $29.742 - $34.797 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations (Efforts will be made to assign based on preference)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 30/06/2025
Applications received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements up until December 31st, 2025.
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of the Health Promotion Service area is to advocate for safe, supportive, healthy community environments through the development of healthy public policy and the delivery of programs associated with Healthy Growth and Development, Chronic Disease Prevention, School Health, Immunization, Dental Health, and for advancing the development of healthy public policy to effect system-wide change that improves the population's health while addressing inequities in the health of subpopulations in Ottawa.
You are responsible for assisting the dentist and performing tasks related to providing a pleasant and efficient clinical situation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of Grade 12 and Dental Assisting Course
No previous experience is necessary
KNOWLEDGE
- Principles and practice of current dental assisting and reception techniques.
- Knowledge of sterilization, disinfection and cleaning techniques.
- Quality assurance processes applicable in the dental clinic environment.
- WHIMS training
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- To assist the dentist effectively and efficiently
- To maintain equipment, instruments and operatory in a clean, functional and orderly manner
- To assist in the management of patients
- To participate in general administrative duties such as supplies control and records management
- To perform reception duties on occasion
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Tact and discretion
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Punctuality and reliability
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Driver's License Requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.