The main role of the Dental Assistant is to provide assistance to the dental specialist or hygienist.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Prepare the operatory for all procedures by ensuring all instruments and materials are present for the procedure
• Maintain a smooth flow of patients to ensure that patients are treated at their scheduled time and most efficient manner for their procedure
• Work in collaboration with the health care team
• Perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the department

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Certification as a Level II Dental Assistant
• Membership in good standing with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA)
• Ability to assist to the needs of a select population
• Experience in a hospital setting, preferred
• Experience with a pediatric population, preferred
• Experience in dental computer software management systems is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work under minimal direction with demonstrated initiative and ability to be self directed, as well as, team player
• Attention to detail and efficient time management skills
• Demonstrated resilience in a changing environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement and evidence-based practice

Employment Type

Full time, 6 month contract

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

When requested, SickKids will provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and assessment process. Information received related to access or inclusion will be addressed confidentially.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a health care institution, our highest priority is the safety of patients, families and staff. As a result, we are adopting all prevention measures to ensure the safety of our patients, families and our staff. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

How to Apply

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