Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. www.uhn.ca

Job Description
Union: NOWU Clerical

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Dental Clinic, Certified Oncology

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Wage Range: $27.56 - $41.34 per hour

Hours: Various

Shifts: 8:00-4:00, 8:30-4:30, 9:00-5:00

Status: Casual

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Position Summary
The Dental Clinic is designed to meet the needs of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's special patient population who face barriers in accessing dental care in private offices.

Duties

As a member of the department of Dentistry, the responsibilities of the Preventative Dental Assistant include:

preparation of work area for dentist and patient flow

ensuring room, equipment and supply cleanliness

under the orders, supervision and guidance of the supervising dentist, performing simple dental procedures within scope of practice





performing reception responsibilities and confirming patient booking information; monitoring in-room inventory for operatories

performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested

working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited dental assistant program

Experience preparing work area for dentist and patient flow

Experience performing simple dental procedures

Experience confirming patient booking information; monitoring in-room inventory for operatories

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a positive employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

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📌 Dental Assistant, Certified Oncology (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario