Assessment Development Coordinator
Organization: Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC)
Posted on: March 08, 2025
Apply By: April 05, 2025
Apply by Email: exam@fdhrc.ca
Term: Full-time, indeterminate
Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid work model)
Application Deadline: March 14th, 2025
The Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) is a federation of
organizations which have a statutory responsibility to regulate the profession of dental
hygiene within their respective provinces. The mission of the FDHRC is to provide
leadership on dental hygiene regulation and standards, enhancing public confidence in
the dental hygiene profession.
We are seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team. Reporting to the
Assessment Development Manager, you will contribute to the development of the
FDHRC’s key assessments: equivalency evaluations, the National Dental Hygiene
Certification Examination (NDHCE) and the Canadian Performance Examination in
Dental Hygiene (CPEDH). Working with the FDHRC team, consultant psychometrician
and subject matter experts, you will ensure that the FDHRC’s assessments reflect the
national entry to practice competency profile, and are reliable, valid and defensible.
Your responsibilities:
You will work with the Assessment Development Manager to ensure that the
assessments align with the FDHRC’s strategic direction to modernize entry-to-practice
assessments to reflect current and future best practice, including the implementation of
the 2021 Entry-to-Practice Canadian Competencies for Dental Hygienists in the NDHCE
and CPEDH. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Navigating and guiding exam questions through the item lifecycle, including
development, subject matter expert review, translation validation, performance
validation (experimental), and operational implementation.
• Working with subject matter experts to review and approve items, as well as
examination forms.
• Managing the item bank, e.g. retirement strategy for items, image library.
• Preparing and revising examination development resources, such as the item writer
handbook, examination reference list, internal procedures, etc.
• Participating in the administration of the CPEDH.
Must Have Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in Dental Hygiene with current registration in good standing in
Ontario.
• 5+ years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH).
• Excellent English reading and writing skills
• Strong communications skills with the ability to evaluate and critically assess exam
items and documentation.
• Self-management and accountability, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work
independently.
• Proficient in computer skills, including experience working with MS Office (Word,
Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree.
• Experience in theory and/or clinical instruction in a dental hygiene program.
• Continuing education in Indigenous health, and equity, diversity, inclusion and
accessibility.
• Proficiency in French, both written and spoken, is beneficial. Although the majority of
our work is conducted in English, we translate all exam content into both official
languages.
Working Conditions:
The Coordinator works in an office setting, with some local or regional travel possible for
meetings.
What We Can Offer You:
• Hybrid work model. Note: the candidate must reside in the National Capital Region.
• Self-Administered Health Plan, paid as a percentage on top of salary.
• Four weeks of vacation, as well as paid office closure between December 25 and
January 1.
• For full-time employees, twelve paid sick leave and flex days per year.
• Professional development support.
• A culture that values empowerment, professionalism, diversity and engagement.
The hiring full-time salary range for this position starts at $80,000 depending on
experience. Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be
considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a
lower level than the position level.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by the deadline to exam@fdhrc.ca. March 15, 2025