Dental Hygienist - Job ID: 2026-086

JOB POSTING

1 Part-Time Temporary Position

Queen West Site

2026-086

Dental Hygienist

1 Part-Time Temporary Position, 0.4 FTE (14 hours/week), 1 year contract

Bargaining Unit – UFCW – Local 175

Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a dynamic, community-based health care organization serving mid-west downtown Toronto. Offering a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, we are also committed to serving people who face barriers to health care, and we strive to reduce these barriers. We are seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist who share our passion for making a difference; you see this role as an opportunity to take the next step in your successful career while contributing to a vision of Inclusive Communities. Responsive Healthcare. Healthier Lives.

General Responsibilities: We are seeking a Dental Hygienist as part of the Parkdale Queen West Dental Services group. The Dental Hygienist provides treatment for community clients served by Parkdale Queen West. In addition to the regular duties performed by the Dental Hygienists, they may be required to assist the Dentists as scheduled and/or required. This position will require working from multiple locations based on the organization’s operational needs.

Reporting Manager: Manager, Dental Services

Specific Responsibilities:

• Obtains and evaluates the client’s personal medical and oral health history.
• Performs dental hygiene examinations, oral hygiene procedures and treatment of periodontal conditions.
• Counsels’ clients regarding preventive and proper oral hygiene techniques and procedures.
• Refers and prepares referrals of clients to dentists or specialty services as appropriate after consultation with the Dentist and/or delegate.
• Performs oral health procedures which are within scope of practice or for which hygienists are licensed to perform.
• Expose, process and mount digital radiographs.
• Assists the Dentist as scheduled and/or required including periodontal charting.
• Develop and present educational content on essential oral hygiene practices through various online and offline venues.
  Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are current and implemented in the operation of the Dental Clinic.
• Supervises dental hygienist students on their placements.
• Note: Your availability on evenings will be until 7:00 pm on some days

Qualifications:

• Holds a current licence from and is in good standing of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
• Possesses experience and demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health service environment.
• Self-initiation designation preferred.
• Demonstrates component dental hygiene techniques, including assessment and intervention procedures.
• Prior experience assisting Dentists is an asset.
• Comfortable working with a diversity client population including youth and adults.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation: $38.24/hour to $44.69/hour, plus HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) option

If you are interested in joining in a creative and dedicated team, we want to hear from you! Applicants, please send your resume and cover letter in a single document (MS Word or PDF format only). Please apply using the form at the bottom of the PQWCHC employment page: https://pqwchc.org/contact/employment/

Job ID: 2026-086

Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment. Employment is conditional upon having had a full series of COVID-19 vaccinations (2 dose series plus booster within the last 6-12 months) 14 days before starting employment.

PQWCHC is committed to the principles of access and equity. PQWCHC is committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves and we highly encourage applicants who reflect Toronto’s Indigenous, LGBTQ2, racial, and cultural diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. Parkdale Queen West CHC is in full compliance of the Ontario Human Rights Code and does not discriminate on the ground of records of offenses.