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Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, assists staff and students in the treatment of patients. Assists in the instruction of dental students. Prepares and sets up instruments and materials. Ensures compliance with infection control. Schedules appointments. Compile reports. Ensures maintenance and supply of equipment and materials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Laboratory tasks requiring to pour models / trim models for lab exercises. Number of models often exceeding 100.
Demonstrate to students how to pour models / trim models.
Work with extracted teeth.
Take radiographs on extracted teeth.
Oral surgery tasks requiring to work with animal parts – tongues / jaws.
Help setting up practical exams.
Help maintaining all equipment in simulation lab / plaster room.
Clean the plaster room with the help of the students.
Guide students with their practical requirements – appliances / dentures / custom trays etc.
Take alginate impressions
Pour impressions – knowledge of different stones. Type 1 / 2 /3 /4 / stone
Trim models to specifications
Mount models on articulator
Fabricate surgical stent – surgical guide
Knowledge of denture teeth – choose correct molds
Fabricate custom trays – border molding / wax rims / teeth placement
Fabricate ortho appliances – Essix retainers
Placement of bands & bracketts for ortho
Fabricate athletic mouth guards
Fabricate bleaching trays (whitening)
Fabricate vacu shells for temporization
Use putty for temporization
Wax up teeth
The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.
Other qualifying skills:
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #3 on a scale of 0-4
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Minimum Education and Experience:
DEP - Dental Assistance 3 Years Related Experience /
Hourly Salary:
(MUNACA Level D) $26.18 - $32.46
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Supervisor:
Clinic Manager
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-04-01
Deadline to Apply:
2026-06-11
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
