Job Type: Existing vacancy, Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Contract position until January 31, 2027 (with the possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.48 per hour

Locations:

• WellFort Riverview Commons Dental – 5 Montpelier Street, Brampton, ON L6Y 0C3
• Bramalea Community Health Centre (BCHC) – 40 Finchgate Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 3J1
• Four Corners Health Centre (FCHC) – 7205 Goreway Dr, Mississauga, ON L4T 0B4
• Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) – 525 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6X 3C8

WellFort is seeking a Certified Dental Assistant to join our Health n’ Smiles team!  Health n’ Smiles provides services to under resourced families living in the Region of Peel.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all operatories and equipment, including infection control measures, at the start of the day and between clients.
• Teaches oral hygiene to clients, is responsible, along with the hygienist and dentist for patient education and prevention programs at Health n’ Smiles.
• Responsible for sterilizing instruments.
• Performs a broad range of chairside duties
• Adheres to infection control standards and universal precautions at all times.
• Maintains dental supplies and equipment according to clinic standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Level II training and in good standing with the ODAA.
• At least three years experience in a large dental clinic.
• One year experience in a community dental clinic.
• Ability to function and work cooperatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of dental software (Abeldent) programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to speak languages relevant to residents of the Region of Peel an asset.

APPLY 

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve and invite these candidates to voluntarily share their relevant identities as part of their application.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: 

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof of vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

As part of WellFort’s hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.