DENTAL HYGIENIST + **Job ID:** 59770 + **Job Category:** Health Services + **Division & Section:** Public Health, Strategy & Clinical Services + **Work Location:** 340 College Street + **Job Type & Duration:** Permanent vacancy + **Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:** $42.96 - $47.05, TF0160, Wage Grade:12 + **Shift Information:** Mon-Fri 7hrs/day 35hrs/week; including evenings and weekends + **Affiliation:** L79 Full-time + **Number of Positions Open:** 1 (One) + **Posting Period:** 19-September-2025 to 3-October-2025 **Major Responsibilities:** + Provides clinical dental preventive services, i.e. topical fluoride application, sealant placement, scaling, polishing and individual oral hygiene instruction + Conducts dental screenings, maintains records and takes, mounts and screens x-rays + Assigns clients to specific services based on assessment of their individual dental needs, and advises dentists of complications encountered + Responsible for following infection control protocols and procedures as per IPAC and TPH guidelines + Completes documentation for all services provided, including follow-up of children urgently requiring care, the procurement of consent to treatment documentation, maintenance of the defect lists and enrolment of eligible children + Contacts parents, guardians and teachers to obtain and confirm patient information + Teaches dental health and prepares teaching aids for dental health instruction in classrooms, day care centres, geriatric institutions and selected community groups, including those with special needs + Mentors’ dental hygiene students + Conducts oral assessments in schools or Community Dental Clinics. Consults with families and makes appropriate referrals + Facilitates groups and distributes educational material, which includes the preparation of articles and pamphlets for community information + Conducts screening and dental survey of assigned populations annually **Key Qualifications:** **Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:** 1. Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (Completed Diploma in Dental Hygiene). 2. Considerable experience as a Dental Hygienist in a dental practice. 3. Experience working with children and seniors. **You must also have:** + Work experience in a hospital setting is considered an asset. + Knowledge of Abeldent is an asset. + Proficiency in clinical management of patients. + Excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of dental hygiene. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present educational programs to the public. + Ability to work on a multidisciplinary team, with excellent interpersonal skills. + Ability to give direction and instruction to dental assistants and dental hygiene students. + Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and general public. + Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. **NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:** City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's **Internal** Job Posting Portal. **Note:** The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions. **Equity, Diversity and Inclusion** The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en\_US) . **Accommodation** The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the **application process** is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en\_US) .