Registered Dental Hygienist

Position Details

• Status: Contract Full Time (14 months)
• Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
• Work Mode: Hybrid
• Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4 (requires travel throughout Peel Region)
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (may require evening and weekend availability based on operational needs)
• Department: Health Services, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

Job Description

Join our diverse team and be part of our vision. Think big. Channel your creativity. Make a difference.
At Peel Region, we can create lasting impact, together.

The Oral Health Team conducts oral health screening in elementary schools and community clinics. The Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will provide dental hygiene preventive care (dental sealants, topical fluoride applications and teeth scaling) for children aged 0-17 in portable, mobile and fixed clinics in locations throughout the Region of Peel.

As an RDH, you will support clients to access the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program which provides free dental care through government funding to those who are eligible. In addition to your clinic practice, you may be required to utilize your knowledge and expertise to participate in health promotion and projects related to oral health programming.

What you will do in this role

• Conduct dental screening and document existing dental conditions requiring treatment and conduct follow-up case management as required, in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS). Follow-up involves written, face-to-face and telephone communications with parents and/or guardians
• Provide preventive treatment in portable, mobile, fixed clinics and schools including topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling and client education
• Maintain Dental Hygiene standards of practice, with attention to dental reprocessing procedures
• Develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties
• Follow guidelines provided by Peel Region, Ministry of Health, and other regulatory bodies
• Other duties as assigned

What the role requires

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene from a recognized accredited educational institute
• Registered in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
• Minimum of three (3) full-time years clinical dental hygiene experience
• Current knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services
• Valid ‘G’ driver’s license with own transportation and ability to travel to various regional locations daily
• Ability to upgrade driver’s licence to class D to operate/drive a 12 metres long dental mobile bus
• Availability for occasional weekend and evening work
• Current CPR certification (level C)
• Ability to lift up to 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs)

Skills/Abilities

• Intermediate computer skills utilizing MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Understanding of importance of maintaining client confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviours, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have

• Public Health experience, especially working with children
• Working knowledge of dental software including OHISS (Oral Health Information Support System)
• Knowledge of the Collaborative Health Record (CHR)
• Current possession of D driver’s licence or experience operating a dental mobile bus
• Multilingualism
• A university degree in a relevant field

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Enrolment eligibility into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

Work Mode & Job Location

In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

This role requires travelling to various community settings across Peel Region based on operational needs. You’ll be actively involved in face-to-face care and community outreach.

Your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job-based flexible hours that allow employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while ensuring business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview

Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

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About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.