Sterilization Technician - Dawson Dental Hanover

Hanover, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$22–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing dental instruments in compliance with IPAC standards and provincial regulations. They also maintain accurate records and ensure the reprocessing area remains clean, safe, and organized.

Job details

Get to Know Us: Dawson Dental Hanover proudly provides comprehensive, patient-focused care to the Hanover community. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality dentistry in a warm, welcoming environment where your comfort comes first. From preventive to restorative treatments, we’re here to support your long-term oral health and confident smile. Schedule: Monday- Friday and alternating Saturdays 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 Sterilization Assistant position is $22.00 -$25.00/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a new / replacement job opening. Your Role: Clean, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments in compliance with IPAC standards and provincial regulations Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, completing required testing and documentation Maintain accurate records to support compliance and audit readiness Ensure a clean, safe, and organized reprocessing area following health and safety protocols Identify and report equipment or sterilization issues promptly Collaborate with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow About You: Previous clinical experience working in sterilization role is considered an asset Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting and/or Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) Programs is preferred Experience with IPAC (Infection Prevention and Control) is an asset 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

Candidates should have previous clinical experience in a sterilization role and completion of an accredited Dental Assisting or Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program. Familiarity with IPAC protocols is considered an asset.