dental assistant
Posted on June 02, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Maple Leaf Dentistry
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Dental practice. Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations. Prepare dental instruments and filling materials. Maintain and order supplies. Perform reception and clerical duties. Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment. Educate patients concerning oral hygiene. Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays. Take and develop X-rays. Record dental procedures performed on patients. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Night. Day. Weekend. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.- Location 291 Reid StPeterborough, ONK9J 3R2
- Work location On site
- Salary$26.00HOUR hourly / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Night, Weekend
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3589249
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
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Dental practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare patients for dental examinations
- Prepare dental instruments and filling materials
- Maintain and order supplies
- Perform reception and clerical duties
- Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment
- Educate patients concerning oral hygiene
- Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
- Take and develop X-rays
- Record dental procedures performed on patients
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Healing arts radiation protection (HARP) Certification
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-29
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