Position Description

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is a vibrant, non-profit Christian organization leading a collective movement to end chronic poverty in Toronto. Since 1896, we’ve worked to transform the lives of people living with poverty, going beyond immediate needs by offering wrap-around support via holistic programs and services, and a pathway which enables street-involved youth, families in need, adults experiencing poverty and vulnerable communities to move from surviving to thriving.

To make this happen, we are passionate about investing in the people we work with, and look for a diverse range of staff who are key for us to advance our mission: Christians who have a heart for neighbours in need, a desire to transform the lives of our community members, and who believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. 

If you are inspired by our vision and feel a true call to contribute to YSM’s work, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

As a staff member at YSM, some of the things you can look forward to include a values-based and highly collaborative and engaging work environment with a high value on staff’s mental health and well-being; meaningful, innovative and impactful work, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community, as well as flexible hybrid work arrangements.

The Opportunity:

YSM is seeking a Casual, Dental Assistant to support our Health Centre Department. This is a casual/on call role for a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. The Dental Assistant will report to the Manager, Health Centre Program. 

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working as a reception assistant within the Health Centre
• Performing all duties associated with 4-handed dental assisting
• Equipment sterilization
• Establishes rapport and provides support to patients, volunteers and students
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality
• Appropriate documentation and record-keeping
• Provide administrative support with appointment scheduling, supply inventory and ordering
• Assist with facilitating internal and external referrals
• Correspond with staff and other organizations as needed
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the dental areas as needed

Qualifications:

 The successful candidate will have the following skills and training:

• Dental assistant Level 1 or Level 2
• HARP certified
• Strong computers skills are preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records and dental software are an asset
• Demonstrate a particular interest in working with vulnerable youth aged 16 to 29 years and their children, vulnerable adults 30-64 years
• Ability to engage in conversation with a wide variety of personality types, and to establish rapport
• Ability to work in an unstructured high-stress drop-in work environment
• Ability to juggle many competing tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to work as a team with staff, students and volunteers
• Multicultural and multi-faith sensitivity
• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills; conflict resolution skills; and self-directed
• Health literacy an asset
• Up to date CPR and First aid are an asset
• A demonstrated personal commitment to the principles of faith values and mission of YSM

Compensation: YSM offers market competitive rates and will pay $28.00 an hour for this casual role.    

Deadline for Application: September 24, 2025

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

YSM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that YSM does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.

Learn more about YSM at www.ysm.ca

Date Posted: September 9, 2025