Job Description

Registered Dental Hygienist, Dental Health Programs

2 Part Time Position

s: 14-21 hours

May be an opportunity to combine PT positions for 1 full-time position

Relief also available - no guarantee of hours

Salary:

$58,712.00 - $70,156.00 ($32.26- $38.54 hourly)

Location:

Mississauga, various locations

Expected Start Date

: Jan 2026

Organization Background

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.

Job Summary

At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care - with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.

Reporting to the Manager, Dental Health Programs, and accountable to the Senior Director of Clinical Programs, the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) will be responsible for providing a range of dental hygiene clinical services, performing extra/intra oral assessments, dental hygiene diagnosis, formulating, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans, informing/obtaining consent from clients and families, liaising with community partners and external stakeholders to promote oral health and access to dental services, and ensure adherence of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) standards, and LAMP's policies.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides a range of clinical dental preventive services basic including but not limited to: intra/extra oral assessments, radiographs as prescribed, impression, topical anaesthetic, sealants, scaling, polishing, therapeutic treatment, laser treatment, and oral hygiene instruction in a culturally safe manner and by following anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks when engaging clients Obtains comprehensive client medical history and verifies/applies medical history prior to dental hygiene treatment, consulting with dentists, specialists, and physicians as required Completes all documentation and record keeping in accordance with LAMP policies and procedures, and current professional standards set by the CDHO Performs complete oral assessments, establishes dental hygiene diagnosis, provides client education, and formulates comprehensive preventive treatment plans, and obtains informed consent for treatment Provides patient education and prevention, including oral hygiene instruction, and daily oral hygiene care to clients, families and caregivers Participates in oral health promotion, presentations, outreach, advocacy, community education, and resource development as directed Some evenings, weekends, and local travel may be required

Required Qualifications

Registered in good standing with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, and eligible to practice dental hygiene in Ontario Three years' experience working with priority populations, seniors and/or children with recent experience and extensive experience in providing a wide range of dental hygiene services Knowledge of the eligibility requirements for publicly funded dental programs including the Ontario Seniors Dental Care program (OSDCP) and the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP), and working in a community dental clinic or a public health environment an asset An understanding legislation such as the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and safe work practices Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental and culturally competent care to vulnerable populations focusing on diversity and inclusion Demonstrate reliability, the ability to multi-task, and work under flexible conditions Experience in health promotion, dental outreach, and oral health advocacy activities would be an asset Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas in order to communication effectively across all levels of the organization

What We Offer

For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more Group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy Free access to Calm (Meditation, sleep stories, self -care tools) and access to employee engagement platform

Motivosity

4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays Pension: membership in the

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Growth, Purpose & Community Impact

Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility
LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to

Human Resources

:

Email Address

? recruiting@lampchc.org

Subject ?

Job Opening for: Registered Dental Hygienist, Dental Health Programs

External Deadline ?

Open until: 5:00pm Wednesday December 24, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $31.01-$37.06 per hour

Expected hours: 14 - 21 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexible schedule On-site parking
Work Location: In person