Instructional Assistant, Dental Assisting
1 month ago
As NAIT continues to grow its student body and lead the way in hands on learning, we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to help support current and future industry professionals and become an art of Canada’s leading polytechnic.
Reporting to the Associate Dean of the Dental and Animal Clinical Services department in the School of Health and Life Science, the position is responsible for the day to day operations of our lab/clinic spaces. The position will also deliver technical lessons in the lab environment independently, under the guidance of instructors, using existing rubrics and assessments tools provide by instructors, to evaluate students.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Lab/Clinic:
- Maintain and calibrate lab/clinic equipment
- Ensure lab/clinic safety
- Manufacture specialized items when required
- Ensure the work area is in safe and clean condition
- Liaison with other programs when required
- Maintain consumables and inventory of equipment
- Assist with maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and safety manuals when required
Instructional Support:
- Independently deliver in lab/clinic technical activities/lessons
- Evaluate students based on existing rubrics and assessment tools, provided by instructors, and provide feedback
- Independent supervision of students
- Demonstrate lab/clinic equipment, when required
- Support educational technologists in the preparation, setup, and dismantling lab/clinic exercises when required
- Assist or perform lab/clinic demonstrations of equipment under the supervision of instructional support
- Assist instructional staff in the safe and correct use of equipment
- Provide feedback to instructors regarding lab/clinic exercises
Student Support:
- Provide tutorial/remedial work for students
- Assist students in the development and execution of technical projects in cooperation with other staff members
- Ensure students are working in safe conditions and safely with equipment
**Skills & Abilities**:
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft suite of programs
- Ability to lift 20-45lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand and walk for 7.25 hours
- Ability to physically perform standard dental and intraoral work
- Ability to work flexible hours and assignments
- A solid working knowledge of clinical settings, safety standards, and equipment operations and maintenance in the dental
**Qualifications**:
- Dental Assisting certificate or diploma and current member of the College of Alberta Dental Assistants
- 5 years related chairside experience recommended
- Class 5 drivers license, if required
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).
**Remuneration**: $59,603.44 - $79,497.34 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Instructional Assistant II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._
**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**
**About NAIT**
We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.
People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.
NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.
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