Dentist

National Defence -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

$104,698–$140,820 a year

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Dentistry
BLS Certification
English
Microsoft Office

Full job description

National Defence - Canadian Forces Health Services

Closing date: July 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND25J-014865-000643

Selection process number
25-DND-EA-MPC-541894

Location
Cold Lake (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), Wainwright (Alberta), Comox (British Columbia), Esquimalt (British Columbia), Shilo (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba), Gagetown (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Borden (Ontario), Kingston (Ontario), North Bay (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario), Bagotville (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), Québec (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Valcartier (Québec), Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan)

Salary
$104,698 to $140,820

Level
DE-01

Who can
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence.

About the position

Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the
overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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Intent of the process
This process will be used to staff 5 indeterminate positions.

3 indeterminate positions in CFB Gagetown, NB
2 indeterminate positions in NDHQ Ottawa, ON (Carling Campus)

This pool will be used to fill similar positions within the Department of National Defense with various language proficiencies in various regions.

Positions to be filled
5

Important messages
When you to this selection process, you are not ing for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you .
Information on employment equity

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “ online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
Applicants who to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
Organizational Needs.

We thank all those who .

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Hold a current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) “C” for Health Care Providers

Have obtained the National Dental Examination Board of Canada (NDEB) certificate.

Hold a current dental licence in a province or territory of Canada. This is a legal requirement. A candidate must have no license suspensions or disciplinary actions and must not be subject to any practice restrictions in the current or any other provincial jurisdiction

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted conditions of employment throughout their employment

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
The minimum standard is:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of dentistry.

In addition, for DE positions where the duties and responsibilities require it:

A diploma in dental public health.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Have obtained the National Dental Examination Board of Canada (NDEB) certificate.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in performing dental services, including diagnosis, treatment planning, endodontic, restorative, surgical and preventive procedures, and other clinical activities consistent with recognized dental practice standards.

Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English essential
French essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EXPERIENCE

AE1 – Experience working within a military environment.

AE2 – Experience using a Canadian Armed Forces electronic health services record and scheduling system.

AE3 – Experience using Microsoft Office software.

AE4 – Experience in the management of temporomandibular disorders.

AE5 – Experience in treatment planning and performing the restorative phase of implant dentistry for a single posterior tooth.

AE6 – Experience in supporting Dental Sleep Medicine therapy.

AE7 – Experience in providing inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide and oxygen).

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to

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Information you must provide

Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Line Lapointe, Staffing Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

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