Dental Assistant

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full Time About Calian Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview Calian Health Services is currently seeking a Registered Dental Assistant for a full-time position at CFB Cold Lake’s dental unit. The Registered Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team. The clinic hours are 7:15 am – 3:45 pm – Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends! Dental services are provided to active military members. No seniors, no children. Responsibilities Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures. Take, process, and mount dental radiographs. Perform a wide range of dental laboratory procedures. Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments, equipment, and operating area. Maintain dental operating area and monitor consumable supplies. Provide administrative support as required. Other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group. Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II (Intra-Oral) Dental Assisting program. Must be licensed in Good Standing as a Level II Dental Assistant with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants Must have (or be able to obtain) CPR Level C / AED certification. Additional Requirements Candidates must be eligible and able to obtain and maintain a Reliability level Government Security clearance. AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. Security clearances A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position. Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process. Perks and benefits Guaranteed weekday hours No evenings or weekends! Generous allotment of time for appointments Patient-focused practice Collaborative multidisciplinary team Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions Paid leave for applicable full time positions Related Careers Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Cold Lake, AB Full Time; Part Time Health Nursing 2026-07-06 Registered Social Worker Cold Lake, AB Full Time Health Health Services 2026-08-12 Clinical Psychologist Cold Lake, AB Full Time Health Clinical Psychologists 2026-06-08

Provide chairside assistance to dentists and perform dental laboratory procedures for military members. Responsible for sterilizing equipment, managing supplies, and providing administrative support within the clinic.

Must be a graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program and licensed in good standing with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants. Candidates must hold or obtain CPR Level C/AED certification and a Reliability level Government Security clearance.

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package • Paid leave • Guaranteed weekday hours • No evenings or weekends

• Clinical carePreferred
• Administrative SupportPreferred

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• Chairside Assistance
• Dental Radiography
• Dental Laboratory Procedures
• Sterilization
• Disinfection
• Administrative Support
• Patient Care
• CPR Level C
• AED Certification

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level