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Dental Hygienist - Alta Vista Dental Clinic

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Jul 17, 2026
1 position

$50–$55 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 18 hours per week

Job summary

Perform clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, polishing, and whitening for patients. Act as an oral health educator to introduce preventative techniques and maintain patient loyalty through tailored care.

Job details

Get to Know Us: At Alta Vista Dental Clinic, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Ottawa community, delivering exceptional dental care for over 60 years across four generations of dentists. Our team is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health through personalized, patient-focused care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We offer a full range of dental services—including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and advanced laser treatments—designed to meet the needs of patients of all ages. By combining modern dental technology with a commitment to comfort and convenience, we strive to make every visit as efficient, stress-free, and positive as possible. Our clinic is known for its collaborative, results-oriented team culture. We prioritize clear communication, continuous learning, and a shared dedication to clinical excellence. With multilingual staff and a strong focus on patient experience, we aim to create an inclusive environment where both patients and team members feel valued and supported. Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:30 am -4:30 pm What Sets Us Apart: Grow Without Limits: We’ll match your ambition, curiosity and drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, real recognition and proven pathways that grow your expertise on your terms Brilliant Rewards: Competitive pay with annual reviews, RRSP matching to grow your future, and a comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program Build Your Career with Us: Be part of a team that shares expertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and systems so you can focus on what matters most: patient care, professional development, and practice growth Culture & Flexibility: Career development with industry-leading CE, social and networking events, and a flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth The wage for this Dental Hygienist position is $50-$55/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement job opening. Your Role: Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour About You: Completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree is required Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body is required Valid CPR certification is required Application Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and patients we serve. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact our Recruitment Team; all requests will be reviewed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Must hold a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree and be registered in good standing with the provincial regulatory body. A valid CPR certification and legal authorization to work in Canada are required.