Dental Assistant

About us

Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes – but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.

With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education -- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.

We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.

Your opportunity

Under the general supervision of the manager, the incumbent provides dental assistant and administrative services to the undergraduate and graduate students, academic and administrative staff and performs all aspects of dental assisting as defined by the ODAA for regularly scheduled and special programs. The incumbent follows through with proper protocol for infection control in all aspects of clinical work, provides administrative services as directed for patients, both in person and on the telephone, accesses and enters data in order to retrieve patient information and book appointments, and assists in special assignments and other duties that are Faculty-related.

Please note this is for a term position in our Undergraduate Clinics until the end of June 2027.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting faculty, dental students and technicians during treatment procedures
• Updating and maintaining database records
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Applying established standards when cleaning, sanitizing and/or sterilizing facilities
• Applying established standards when administering biological and/or medical imaging
• Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions
• Following rules and procedural process related to Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Essential Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant program, Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and current member of the ODAA, including HARP. Must also have current CPR.
• Minimum two years of experience in the dental field, encompassing all aspects of dentistry.
• Experience using all dental related materials and products (e.g. amalgams, impression materials, eugenols, disinfectants, put and fissure sealants, vinyl polysiloxanes, etc.).
• Highly developed organizational, time management, and communication skills and excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Capability to work in all facets relating to dentistry (e.g. mixing all materials).
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to work in close association and cooperation with others as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, discretion, good judgement, and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and accurately convey information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task; demonstrated punctuality, work dependability.
• Ability to act with sensitivity and empathy when responding to diverse groups of individuals.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarly with Axium

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Courteous
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized

Please note this is for a term position in our Undergraduate Clinics until the end of June 2027.

Closing Date: 2026-11-04, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 06 -- $59,000 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,450. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

About the University of Toronto

Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.

U of T is committed to providing a learning experience that benefits from both a scale almost unparalleled in North America and from the close-knit learning communities made possible through its college system and academic divisions. Located in and around Toronto, one of the world's most diverse regions, U of T's vibrant academic life is defined by a unique degree of cultural diversity in its learning community. The University is sustained environmentally by three green campuses, where renowned heritage buildings stand beside award-winning innovations in architectural design.

U of T is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. U of T is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Are you looking for a challenging, meaningful career in a supportive and diverse environment?

We offer challenging work within an open environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Our focus is on creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains excellent employees through a combination of competitive compensation, favourable working conditions, opportunities for career growth and development and a unique organizational culture.

Employees have access to:

• Excellent health and dental benefits;
• On-site support for training and career development;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Childcare subsidy;
• Tuition waivers;
• Scholarships and/or tuition waivers for dependants;
• Generous paid time off;
• Support on equity and diversity issues;
• On-site child care;
• University Pension Plan;
• Subsidized athletic facility membership;
• World-renowned libraries;
• Confidential counselling services;
• Parking and TTC Metropasses;
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan;
• Continued health benefits for pensioners.

Work where the world comes to think.

Work where the world comes to discover.

Work where the world comes to learn.

Opportunities exist for people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from recent graduates to experienced senior professionals.