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 Halifax’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 7:30 am – 3:30 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 Nova Scotia Dental Association 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. Related Careers Nurse Practitioner Dartmouth, NS Halifax, NS Full Time Health Nursing 2026-06-23 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technologist Halifax, NS Full Time Health Health Services 2026-08-04 General Dentist Halifax, NS Full Time Health Health Services 2026-05-27

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

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

• Soins cliniquesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

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

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level