Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Dental practice
- Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Order dental and office supplies
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Perform intra-oral duties
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
- Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities




- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Large workload

Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan

Financial perks
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

📌 dental assistant (Iqaluit)
🏢 IQALUIT DENTAL CLINIC
📍 Iqaluit