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Dalhousie University

Dental Assistant

Halifax, NS, Canada

Pay: Salary $33.70-$42.67 per hour ($61,333 - $77,665 per annum based on 35 hours per week)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 28, 2026
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Dental Assistant

Research Project

Department/Unit Dental Clinic

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S308-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $33.70-$42.67 per hour ($61,333 - $77,665 per annum based on 35 hours per week)

Classification T8

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Dentistry promotes and provides oral health care as an integral component of overall health for regional, national and international communities through quality education, research and service. Reporting to the Clinical Care Service Manager, the Dental Assistant will provide comprehensive chairside dental assistance, for all patients, all dental and dental hygiene students, and dental faculty inclusive. The Dental Assistant will ensure efficient daily coordination of specific dental clinic activities in assigned service areas in accordance with established clinic policies. The Dental Assistant provides care to patients from different and distinct communities across Nova Scotia, including under-served and marginalized populations.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure efficient daily coordination of specific dental clinic activities in accordance with established clinic policies. Listen and demonstrate understanding to a variety of patients under care.
Provide comprehensive chair-side dental assistance including radiographs (as required) for potentially infectious patients in assigned service areas for dentists, dental and dental hygiene students as assigned. Recognize the experiences and culture of patients when delivering care.
Order, stock, and maintain clinical inventory for assigned areas. Ensure maintenance of assigned clinic area and adherence to proper infection control procedures.
Deliver instrument trays to and from cubicles and soiled pick up.
Perform patient chart data entry as required and assist in coordinating charts, ensuring accuracy of information for reporting.
Act as an integral part of the Clinic dental assistant team assisting/anticipating needs of other clinics and support others as time permits. Demonstrate and assist in teaching various techniques, dental assistant utilization procedures, radiology, etc.

Note

The successful candidates must provide proof of up-to-date immunization for the following (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox and Hepatitis B). A copy of the lab report for Hepatitis B surface antibodies must be provided, along with evidence of the 2 Step Mantoux (Tuberculin) test. Annual Influenza inoculation is recommended. The successful candidates must keep their immunization status current during their employment.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Current Level II Licensed to work in Nova Scotia as a Dental Assistant with a certificate from an accredited college with a NDAEB certificate and Coronal Polishing Certificate, with a minimum five years’ current chair-side dental assisting experience.
Have a current Healthcare Provider CPR / AED certificate.
Proficiency in intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
Experience assisting with both prosthodontic and surgical implant procedures.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

Self-Awareness & Professionalism
Integrity
Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 09/28/2026

Close Date 10/08/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22188

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Responsibilities

Provide chairside dental assistance, including radiographs, for patients, dentists, and dental and dental hygiene students in assigned clinic areas. Coordinate clinic activities, maintain inventory and infection control, support patient records and instrument handling, and assist with teaching and team needs.

Requirements

Requires a current Level II Nova Scotia dental assistant license, an accredited college certificate, NDAEB certification, a Coronal Polishing Certificate, and at least five years of current chairside experience. Candidates must also hold current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification and have radiography proficiency and experience assisting with prosthodontic and surgical implant procedures.

Skills

Chairside Dental Assistance
Intraoral and Extraoral Radiography
Prosthodontic Procedures
Surgical Implant Assistance
Infection Control
Patient Care
Clinical Inventory Management
Patient Chart Data Entry
Communication
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Independent Work
Teaching and Demonstration
Cultural Awareness
Radiology

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health Plan
Dental Plan
Health Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program

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Keywords

Dental Assistant
Level II License
NDAEB Certificate
Coronal Polishing Certificate
Healthcare Provider CPR/AED
Chairside Dental Assistance
Intraoral Radiographs
Extraoral Radiographs
Prosthodontics
Surgical Implants
Infection Control
Dental Clinic
Dental Hygiene
Patient Care
Clinical Inventory
Patient Chart Data Entry
Instrument Trays
Radiology
Clinic Coordination
Immunization
Hepatitis B
Tuberculin Test
Cultural Awareness
Teamwork

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