B.C. dental assistant certification and current license is required.
High School graduation and completion of dental assistant program. Two years of relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work toward consensus and effectively resolve differences.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of clients/students/faculty/colleagues.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Ability to learn new computer programs and use computers effectively.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
Ability to gather, record, and organize information.
Staff - Union
Job Category
CUPE 116
Job Profile
CUPE 116 Salaried - Dental Assistant 2
Job Title
Dental Assistant 2
Department
Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry
Compensation Range
$5,162.00 - $5,604.00 CAD Monthly
Posting End Date
June 12, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Ongoing
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Job Summary
This position is one of support to facilitate the operation of the dental school in a fast-paced environment. It will involve chairside assisting, but also sterilization and preparation of instruments and supplies for dental students.
Organizational Status
This position- Dental Assistant II, would report to - Dental Assistant III or IV, that reports to the Senior Clinic Manager, Resources & Operations, who reports to the Clinic Director. This position will also take direction from the Clinic Operations Administrator.
Work Performed
Setting up instruments and equipment or dental procedures
Assist faculty and students for chairside dental assisting
Assisting in the dispensary with the disinfection and sterilization of supplies and instruments
Dispensing of supplies and materials to dental students
Preparing for and assisting during clinical demonstrations
Cleaning cubicles, dispensaries, and lab areas
Performing other related duties as required
Would work in the clinic and the Central Sterilization and Dispensary area.
Work around the sink area, sterilizers and ultrasonic units.
Lighting is good; floor is concrete, some anti-fatigue matting throughout.
Hazards- instrument cassettes are heavy, lifting of cassettes involved, and loading and unloading of trolleys. Very hot temperatures in the sterilizers, proper mitts to be worn when unloading. Disinfection solutions are varied- phenol, glutaraldehyde, isopropyl alcohol- gloves to be worn.
Handling of used instrument cassettes could be hazardous.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Work would be checked by a Dental Assistant III or IV. If an error occurred, possible damage to hand pieces, instruments and equipment. If incorrect decisions were made it would impact on the clinic functioning properly the next day. Proper sterilization and disinfection is vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements.
Supervision Received
Would be supervised by a Dental Assistant III or Dental Assistant IV's.
Supervision Given
None
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