Dental Assistant

Job summary

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support for various dental procedures and performs radiographs and laboratory tasks. They are also responsible for sterilizing equipment and maintaining the dental operating area.

Job details

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 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 is currently seeking a Level II Dental Assistant at CFB Wainwright dental clinic. The Level II Dental Assistant will provide dental care to military members as part of the dental healthcare delivery team. This position is to cover a maternity leave. Responsibilities Assist dentists or other dental clinicians chairside in performing a wide range of dental procedures. Perform 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 experience performing intra-oral procedures and providing clinical assistance in all disciplines of dentistry. 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. Calian Health thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. 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 Occupational Therapist, CFB Wainwright Wainwright, AB Full Time; Part Time Health Health Services 2026-09-03 Nurse Practitioner Wainwright, AB Full Time Health Nursing 2026-09-08 Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse Wainwright, AB Full Time Health Nursing 2026-09-08

What you’ll do

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support for various dental procedures and performs radiographs and laboratory tasks. They are also responsible for sterilizing equipment and maintaining the dental operating area.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Level II Dental Assisting program and licensed in good standing with the College of Alberta Dental Assistants. CPR Level C / AED certification and the ability to obtain a Government Security clearance are also required.

Benefits

• Weekday hours • No evenings or weekends • Time for appointments • Comprehensive health and dental benefits package • Paid leave

Listed skills

• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Radiography
• Dental Laboratory Procedures
• Sterilization
• Disinfection
• Inventory Management
• Administrative Support
• Intra-Oral Procedures

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector