Hygienist, Dental

Requisition ID: 20557
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: ComHlth,Wellness&Chro DiseasePrevService
Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $70,155.54 - $85,368.92 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: Various City of Ottawa Dental Clinics (Efforts will be made to assign based on preference)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 30/06/2026

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 OntarioValid 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 Bilingual – specific level of language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates who do not meet language requirements will be required to participate in training.
• 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: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.