The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) is a leader in health care regulation. As the governing body for more than 11,000 dentists in Ontario, our mission is to act in the public interest by putting patients first. We are committed to transparency, accessibility, openness, and fairness in all our work.

Bring your excellent organizational and communication skills to our team as an Inspector within our Facility Inspection Program (FIP) department.

The FIP department coordinates inspections of dental offices that administer sedation and/or general anesthesia and take dental CT scans. The team reviews and processes applications and annual renewals for permits and authorizations required to offer and administer dental sedation services, and prescribe, order and take dental CT scans.

You will be responsible for inspecting dental facilities and records for the Facility Inspection Program department to assess adherence to the College’s Standards, Guidelines and By-laws, with the goal of protecting the public.

You are an experienced healthcare professional with demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, who understands the role of the regulator in supporting safe, quality oral healthcare. You are an effective communicator with the ability to be impartial and demonstrate good judgment while working autonomously.

This single vacancy is anticipated to be a 12-month contract. Practice inspections are mostly conducted virtually, however, some travel for site visits may be required. At this time, we are only considering candidates located in Ontario or who are willing to relocate.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Reporting to the Manager, FIP, you will:

Arrange and complete inspections and practice visits, as required by the Facility Inspection Program (may require travel for site visits)
Analyze dental charts and records to assess delivery of patient care and compliance with College Standards, Guidelines and By-laws
Provide educational feedback to registrants

Maintain electronic records in accordance with College policies and legislated requirements, including Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

What skills and background do I need?

The Inspector requires:

Registered nurse, respiratory therapist or registered practical nurse in good standing with their regulatory body
Experience working as part of a sedation/anesthesia team, including comprehensive knowledge of sedation equipment and emergency drugs, patient monitoring requirements and recordkeeping
Familiarity with electronic dental recordkeeping and software systems, an asset
Understanding of privacy and confidentiality obligations in regulation and healthcare, including Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Superior attention to detail
High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain objectivity
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate sound judgment
Proficient in using Microsoft 365 apps
RCDSO is building its bilingual (French/English) capacity and excellent French language proficiency is an asset

Compensation and Total Rewards

Base annual hiring salary from $102,317 to $115,106 (pro-rated for the duration of the contract), commensurate with experience
Comprehensive extended health benefits package (excluding the Pension Plan and Long-Term Disability Plan), paid vacation, wellness and sick days (prorated for the duration of the contract)
Career-related learning and development opportunities
Half-day Fridays between July 1st and September 1st as well as a half-day workday before statutory holidays
Onsite gym, corporate discount to GoodLife Fitness, and wellness-related webinars
Opportunities to connect with colleagues through virtual and in-person social events.

How do I apply?
To apply to this vacancy please submit your resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge and skills may be well suited for the role via the RCDSO Job Portal on our Careers page by January 2nd, 2026, at 5 pm.

Please note that all job advertisements are posted on our Careers page for the duration of the advertisement period. Should an advertisement appear elsewhere that does not also appear on the College’s website, please report the advertisement as false to the job posting platform. All applicants are directed to our College website to apply.

Our recruitment process is conducted remotely unless otherwise specified. Candidates are welcome to request an in-person interview.

Thank you for your interest; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our inclusive, flexible and collaborative workplace helps us build better regulation that puts the public first. RCDSO does not currently utilize artificial intelligence in its recruitment and selection process.

Accommodation is available upon request under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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