Hygienist, Dental

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary: $38.547 - $46.906 per hour (2025 rates of pay)

Requisition ID: 17180 
Department: Ottawa Public Health 
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept. 
Branch: ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService
Employment Type: Up to 2 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP 
Salary Information: $38.547 - $46.906 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Various Locations (Efforts will be made to assign based on preference)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health 
Application Close: 31/12/2025

Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list for up to December 31st, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

You provide dental public health services as mandated under the Ministry of Health - Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), Oral Helath Protocol, Health Protection and Promotion Act, College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and Guidelines and Dental Hygiene Act. All services are to be delivered in a professional, respectful and non-discriminatory manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3-year diploma of an accredited Dental Hygiene program

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a dental office, preferably with clients of different age groups, cultural, economic and social backgrounds

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Dental Hygienist registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario

Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

KNOWLEDGE

The theory and practice of dental hygiene
Socially funded Dental Programs (Ontario Works,Healthy Smiles Ontario, Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program, Canadian Dental Care Plan, Ontario Disability Support Program, and other socially funded dental programs)
Legislative requirements for collection, protection and storage of client records
Dental software such as Abeldent and Dexis
Computer software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint..etc.)
Medical emergency procedures as outlined by CDHO
Interpersonal skill to interact with clients, families, community partners, peers, superiors with tact and professionalism
Principles of prevention of oral health diseases and link to overall health
Principles of healthy nutrition
Effective counselling, teaching, motivational and coaching techniques
Principles of infection prevention and control requirements
Public health concepts including: health status of populations; inequities in health; social determinants of health and illness
Principles of diversity and inclusiveness affecting dental care service
Concepts of client centered, trauma informed and culturally sensitive dental care and services

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Perform the legislated duties of a dental hygienist with an acceptable degree of quantity and quality in a safe and effective manner
Maintains records in accordance with legislations, policy and procedures
Responds to and refers enquiries appropriately
Supports and collaborates effectively with various schools and community-based staff, children and their parents/guardians and dental professionals
Ability to plan yearly screenings and organize schedule
Understanding of the different beliefs and value systems of others and respectful of all individuals
Communicate effectively with clients in both oral and written forms using a variety of current technologies
Effective interpersonal relationships with public and coworkers
Work both independently and in a team
Adaptability and flexibility
Fulfill functional roles in response to a public health emergency
Punctuality and reliability
Maturity and good judgment
Self motivated, directed and shows initiative
Ability to communicate with a multicultural client group
Tact discretion, professionalism and enthusiasm

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.; A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with 0 demerit points accumulated
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

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