Dental Hygienist (RDH) Temp Jobs in Calgary

Calgary clinics book temp hygienists on Fairly year-round. You set your hourly rate, clinics book you at exactly that, and the app is free for hygienists. The median RDH rate on Alberta shifts is $68/hr and climbing.

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What Calgary hygienists earn

Fairly publishes real rate data from Alberta shifts in The Going Rate, our annual rate report. The headline numbers for hygienists:

  • Median RDH rate on Alberta shifts: $68/hr
  • Up 7% over the last three years

That number is a reference point, not a ceiling. On Fairly there is no rate an agency assigns you: you put your own price on your profile, clinics see it before they book, and you keep every dollar of it. No percentage comes off for anyone.

Why hygienists temp in Calgary

Calgary's hygiene market runs on coverage. Clinics need someone for a maternity leave, a vacation week, a sick day that would otherwise cancel a full column of recall patients. That steady demand is what makes temping work as a career choice here, not just a stopgap:

  • Full-time temps build a rotation of regular clinics that rebook them directly through the app.
  • Part-timers fill the gaps between permanent days without committing to a second employer.
  • Hygienists returning from leave use temping to ease back in at their own pace.

Every shift shows the clinic, hours, software, and expectations before you apply, so you choose the operatories you want to work in.

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Hygiene shifts near you, in the app

Tue, Aug 25
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Aspen Woods Dental
7.1 km away
Fri, Aug 28
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Panorama Hills Dental Studio
12.6 km away

Every listing shows the full picture before you apply, and the rate is always the one you set.

CRDHA registration & verification

To temp as a dental hygienist in Calgary you need a valid practice permit from the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA). Fairly verifies every hygienist's permit and identity before their first shift, which is why clinics book through the platform with confidence and you only compete with genuinely qualified peers.

From your first shift to a roster of regulars

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Set up your free profile with your rate and get verified. Most hygienists are approved within a day.

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Apply to the Calgary shifts that fit your schedule. Clinics review applicants and book directly in the app.

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Do good work and the rebooks follow. Clinics see your completed shifts and reliability history, and many build their temp roster from hygienists who covered for them once. Payment runs through Fairly Pay™, initiated as soon as the shift is approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do temp dental hygienists make in Calgary?
You set your own hourly rate on every shift. For context, the median RDH rate on Alberta shifts is $68/hr, up 7% over the last three years according to The Going Rate, our annual rate report. Clinics see your rate before they book you and pay exactly that.
How should I set my rate?
Start near the market median and adjust from there. Hygienists with strong booking histories often price above it; others price slightly under to win their first few shifts, then raise it. You can change your rate at any time, and our data shows professionals who price near their market's going rate get booked fastest.
What do I need to temp as a dental hygienist in Calgary?
A valid Alberta practice permit from the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA), a free profile in the Fairly app, and identity verification. Approval typically takes less than a day.
How often do Calgary clinics post hygiene shifts?
Calgary is one of Fairly's most active markets. Clinics post hygiene shifts year-round to cover vacations, maternity leaves, sick days, and recall backlogs, and new shifts appear in the app as soon as they are posted.
Am I an employee or a contractor when I temp?
Both ways of working are supported. Fairly Payments™ handles contractor shifts with automatic invoices, and Fairly Payroll™ handles employee shifts with CRA-compliant paystubs. Either way, payment is initiated as soon as the shift is approved.

Assistant instead? See dental assistant temp jobs in Calgary, or browse all dental temp jobs in Calgary. Ready to settle down? Permanent dental jobs are on Fairly Connect. Clinics needing hygiene coverage can start at the hygienist temp agency alternative.

Calgary clinics are booking hygienists at rates you set. Download the free app and put your price on your profile.

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