Dentist

National Defence
- Canadian Forces Health Services
Closing date:

March 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Selection process number
25-DND-EA-MPC-541894

Salary
$104,698 to $140,820

Level
DE-01

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

Organization information
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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.

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

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

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.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

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.

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

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

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EXPERIENCEAE1 – 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…