Jobs at The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), a national not-for-profit association representing the professional interests of more than 34,000 dental hygienists, is currently seeking a resourceful, knowledgeable, experienced, and well-organized Administrative Coordinator to join our dedicated staff team.

Administrative Coordinator, Professional Development (1-year contract, hybrid)

Application Deadline: Friday, January 23^rd, 2026

As a member of CDHA’s dental hygiene practice team and reporting to the Manager of Professional Development, the Administrative Coordinator provides advanced administrative support to the Manager of Professional Development. This role involves coordinating administrative tasks, handling communications, liaising with various departments and partners, and ensuring efficient and effective operations of professional development (PD) activities. The Administrative Coordinator is a critical thinker with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proactive, detail- and team-oriented, and skilled in dealing with multiple priorities. The Administrative Coordinator also maintains a strong knowledge of CDHA’s strategic plan, policies, practices, and projects.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible office experience are required with a college diploma in a related field (e.g., office administration). Bilingualism (English and French) and previous experience in a professional organization or association will be considered assets.

As a qualified candidate, you have superior written, oral, proofreading, and time management skills in addition to the above requirements. You also have a solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. and strong organizational and time management skills.

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CDHA offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $56,928 to $66,974; remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a 1-year contract, hybrid position with a minimum work week of 37.5 full-time hours, Monday through Friday; occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

To submit your expression of interest, send your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the position's requirements to HR-RH@cdha.ca by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place in the last week of January and the first week of February.

We appreciate all applications. Please note that we can only follow up with those selected for an interview.

At the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the members we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis, as well as those from racialized communities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other equity-deserving groups.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and contribute to more inclusive and effective decision-making. CDHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.