Certified Dental Assistant - Oakmount Dental

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oakmount Dental in Canada is seeking a Dental Assistant to support treatment rooms, assist dentists, and manage imaging and infection control. The position offers exposure to a range of services from general to cosmetic dentistry and a patient‑focused environment that values education and professional growth.

The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $31-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location, with a comprehensive total‑rewards package and opportunities for ongoing CE.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant with provincial regulatory body is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow.
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care.
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high‑quality care.
• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour.

Skills

Dental assisting

Infection control

X-ray imaging

Patient communication

Education

Certified Dental Assistant

Job description

Get to Know Us:

Oakmount Dental has been serving South Burnaby and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years. At our practice, we provide a wide range of services ranging from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry, dental Implants, children’s dentistry, oral surgery, and much more. Our dental care staff are highly regarded in their field and provide unparalleled dental care in a safe and soothing environment. Our team is passionately dedicated to continuing education and attend continuing education courses to stay on top of the current knowledge.

Schedule:

Monday: 12:00 pm tp 8:00pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

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 Dental Assistant position is $31-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Your Role:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments, maintaining patient comfort and workflow
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control following IPAC standards
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene and post‑treatment care
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high‑quality care
• Follow all privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Establish strong patient relationships while maintaining ethical professional behaviour

About You:

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

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. Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network‑driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting‑edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.