###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 Health Services is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant to join the dynamic dental team at CFB Esquimalt. In this role you’ll play a critical part in delivering quality care to the men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces.

A unique opportunity to work alongside skilled dentists and dental hygienists as part of a close-knit team.

Looking for that work/life balance?

This opportunity offers a steady and reliable daytime schedule, with no evenings, no weekends, and you’ll be off for all provincial stat holidays.

On top of that, we’re offering a comprehensive benefits plan, including drug coverage and paramedical service and paid time off.

We’re offering a salary between $36-38 / hour.

If you’re looking for a role that supports both your professional and personal life, this is the one for you!

###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 British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals.
• 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.

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 requirementand process.