Dental Assistant - O'Connor Dental Centre

Dentalcorp Health Services LTD.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Competitive pay with annual reviews

Job summary

Dentalcorp (Canada) proudly supports O'Connor Dental Centre in East York, delivering preventive, restorative and cosmetic care. Schedule: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00–5:00; Wed 10:00–19:30; occasional weekends, in a welcoming team.

Your role as Dental Assistant includes preparing treatment rooms, assisting dentists and hygienists, taking X-rays, sterilization, chart updates, scheduling support, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

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

Patient care

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Get to Know Us

Located in East York, O'Connor Dental Centre has proudly served the community for over 20 years, providing comprehensive dental care to individuals and families. Our experienced team of dentists, hygienists, and support staff is committed to clinical excellence and creating positive, comfortable patient experiences. Offering a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services, we take pride in delivering personalized care while fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment for our team and patients.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm Occasional weekends

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
• The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $25.00 - $28.00/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

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

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.