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McGill University

Dental Assistant

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Experience: DEP - Dental Assistance 3 Years Related Experience /
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

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Dental Assistant

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, assists staff and students in the treatment of patients. Assists in the instruction of dental students. Prepares and sets up instruments and materials. Ensures compliance with infection control. Schedules appointments. Compile reports. Ensures maintenance and supply of equipment and materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Laboratory tasks requiring to pour models / trim models for lab exercises. Number of models often exceeding 100.
Demonstrate to students how to pour models / trim models.
Work with extracted teeth.
Take radiographs on extracted teeth.
Oral surgery tasks requiring to work with animal parts – tongues / jaws.
Help setting up practical exams.
Help maintaining all equipment in simulation lab / plaster room.
Clean the plaster room with the help of the students.
Guide students with their practical requirements – appliances / dentures / custom trays etc.
Take alginate impressions
Pour impressions – knowledge of different stones. Type 1 / 2 /3 /4 / stone
Trim models to specifications
Mount models on articulator
Fabricate surgical stent – surgical guide
Knowledge of denture teeth – choose correct molds
Fabricate custom trays – border molding / wax rims / teeth placement
Fabricate ortho appliances – Essix retainers
Placement of bands & bracketts for ortho
Fabricate athletic mouth guards
Fabricate bleaching trays (whitening)
Fabricate vacu shells for temporization
Use putty for temporization
Wax up teeth

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other qualifying skills:

Dental Assistant Certification is a requirement
Knowledge of dental laboratory procedures is considered an asset
High degree of manual dexterity.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
English and French spoken and written.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking setting
Ability to spend long hours standing, stretching, bending and light lifting.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

DEP - Dental Assistance 3 Years Related Experience /

Hourly Salary:

(MUNACA Level D) $26.18 - $32.46

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Associate Director, Administration

Position End Date (If applicable):

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-07

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant supports staff and students in patient treatment, laboratory tasks, and the maintenance of simulation lab equipment. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, instructing students on dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DEP in Dental Assistance and possess at least three years of related experience. Strong manual dexterity, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in English and French are required.

Skills

Dental assistance
Infection control
Radiography
Alginate impressions
Model trimming
Orthodontic appliance fabrication
Manual dexterity
Organizational skills
Time management
Communication
Teamwork
Multi-tasking
Laboratory procedures
Equipment maintenance
Patient treatment assistance

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Tax free savings account
Competitive vacation policy
Personal days
Floating holidays
Summer fridays
Paid time off over the december holiday period
Tuition waiver
Remote work options

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Keywords

Dental Assistant
Infection Control
Radiographs
Alginate Impressions
Orthodontic Appliances
Laboratory Tasks
Simulation Lab
Manual Dexterity
Time Management
Patient Care
Dental Materials
McGill University
Healthcare
Education
Administrative
Dental Laboratory Procedures
Essix Retainers
Custom Trays
Surgical Stent
Articulator
Whitening Trays
Mouth Guards
Dental Molds
Plaster Room
Clinical Support

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