Dental Assistant - Montrose Dental

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Dental in Niagara Falls, Ontario is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join a close-knit clinical team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists and hygienists during procedures, and take dental X-rays.

This replacement role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with some Fridays, and competitive pay of 27–31 CAD per hour depending on experience. You must be registered and/or certified with your provincial regulatory body, and NDAEB is required.

Qualifications

• Registered or certified dental assistant with provincial regulatory body.
• NDAEB is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for procedures.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during treatments and maintain patient comfort.
• Take dental X-rays and digital images as required.
• Sterilize instruments and follow IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide oral hygiene education.
• Support scheduling, patient flow and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver high‑quality care.
• Follow privacy, safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Build strong patient relationships with professionalism.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

NDAEB certification

Provincial registration

Job description

Get to Know Us

At Montrose Dental, our dental assistants are an essential part of our close-knit clinical team. Located in Niagara Falls, we’ve proudly served our community for over 25 years with compassionate, patient-focused care. Our modern practice values teamwork, professional growth, and creating a positive experience for every patient. We’re looking for a dental assistant who takes pride in patient care, enjoys working as part of a supportive team, and wants to grow in a welcoming, community-focused practice. At Montrose Dental, you’ll feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Schedule

• Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Wednesday: 7:45am - 4:30pm
• Thursday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
• Some Fridays: 8:00am - 2:00pm

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 $27-$31/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. Please note that this is a replacement job opening.

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
• NDAEB 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.