Compliance & IPAC Specialist (Western Canada)

Who You Are

You reside in Western Canada, preferably in Alberta, and are comfortable with travel up to 40% across the region in a full-time, five days per week role. The Dentalcorp Compliance & IPAC Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality within Dentalcorp practices across Canada. In this role, you will assess regulatory compliance across multiple regulatory bodies, while aligning practices with Dentalcorp standards. This is a supportive role designed to partner with practice teams, providing guidance, education, and actionable solutions to help ensure compliance and overall patient safety.

In this role, you will

• Conduct on-site and virtual audits of dental practices across Western Canada.

• Evaluate adherence to provincial regulatory and college requirements and to Dentalcorp standards, including IPAC, sedation, and radiation safety.

• Identify risks or areas of non‑compliance and provide guidance, education, and clear and actionable recommendations.

• Provide on‑site support and readiness for Regulatory College or Provincial inspections.

• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, root causes, and corrective action plans to improve documentation quality and operational integrity.

• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely and effective compliance.

• Assess workflows, scheduling systems, inventory management, and staff productivity to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and improved patient experience.

• Offer insights that support optimization of daily operations and sustainable practice growth.

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for clinicians, practice personnel, and support centre teams on regulatory, clinical, and operational matters.

• Deliver training on compliance protocols, regulatory updates, and audit readiness to practice teams and regional managers.

• Facilitate in‑person and virtual learning sessions for providers and teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Resides in Western Canada, preferably, Alberta.

• Proven experience in auditing or compliance—preferably in a healthcare or dental setting.

• Strong, in-depth knowledge of provincial dental regulations, particularly Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC), along with sedation and radiation safety.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Confident presenting and educating diverse audiences.

• Highly organized with strong follow-up and documentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and maintain professionalism in a dynamic environment.

About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. dentalcorpacquiresleading dental practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada’s most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging its industry-leading technology,know-howand scale, dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity toretaintheir clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. AtDentalcorp, we recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiringan accommodationto let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process. We appreciate all applicants for taking the time toapply,however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.