Job Details

Date Posted: 06/18/2026

Req ID: 48415

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry

Department: Faculty of Dentistry

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00032454

Existing Vacancy: Yes

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.

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 on the Clinic Management System 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 one year term until June 2027 in the Undergraduate Clinics.

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
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility
• Following rules and procedural instructions when loading and unloading sterilizers, equipment and kit control, and packaging consumables
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Closing Date: 07/05/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 06 -- $56,731 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $72,548.

Job Category: Health & Wellbeing