Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician - Callendar Bay Dental

Dentalcorp (Canada); Callander; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Entertainment deals

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Dawson Dental Callander Bay is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our friendly, patient‑centered team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, take dental X-rays, and ensure safety and comfort for every patient in a modern, technology‑enabled practice.

We offer a full‑time schedule with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching, gym discounts, insurance savings, and Employee and Family Assistance Program access.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association.
• NDAEB is preferred.
• 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 patient care

X-ray imaging

Infection control

Education

Dental Assistant certification (provincial)

Job description

Get to Know Us: At Dawson Dental Callander Bay, you’ll be part of a talented, driven, and supportive dental team that works together like a family. As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play an important role in delivering exceptional patient care by supporting our dentists and ensuring each patient has a comfortable, positive, and memorable experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a team providing a variety of dental services, including Orthodontics, Endodontics, Sleep and Sedation Dentistry, and Kids Dentistry. With access to up-to-date dental technology and a collaborative team environment, you’ll be able to grow your skills, contribute to quality patient care, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. Schedule: Full-Time Mondays 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Tuesdays 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursdays 8:00 am - 4:30pm Fridays 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

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 $24-$29/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 preferred
• 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.