Job Description

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Registered Dental Hygienist

Health Services, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

Status: Contract Full Time (14 months)

Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5W 1N4 *requires various travel through out 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

Who we are: 

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 for 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 guardian
Provide preventive treatment in portable, mobile, fixed clinics and schools. Treatment includes, but is not limited to: topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling and client education
Maintain Dental Hygiene standards of practice, with attention to dental reprocessing procedures
Ability to 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 the equivalent of three (3) full-time years clinical dental hygiene experience
Current knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services
Possess a valid ‘G’ driver’s license with own transportation and the ability to travel to various regional locations on a day-to-day basis
Ability to upgrade drivers' licence to class D in order 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, Power Point, Word and Excel)
Understanding of importance of maintaining client confidentiality
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

Public Health experience, as well as experience 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 drivers’ licence or experience operating a dental mobile bus is an asset
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 (where applicable) 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

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

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.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology.

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

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.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

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