Licensed Dental Assistant - Alaska Avenue Dental

hellodent; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License fee reimbursement (2027)

Uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alaska Avenue Dental in Fort St. John is seeking a licensed Dental Assistant for maternity leave coverage through October 2027. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists and hygienists, take X-rays, and maintain patient education and comfort, while upholding IPAC standards.

The role includes scheduling support, chart updates, and collaboration with a skilled team using modern technology. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Active registration and/or certification as a Dental Assistant with the provincial body.
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Ability to take dental X-rays and digital images.

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.
• Perform instrument sterilization and infection control per IPAC standards.
• Update patient charts and provide education on oral hygiene.
• Support scheduling, patient flow, and administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver efficient, high-quality care.
• Follow privacy, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Establish strong patient relationships with professional conduct.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

X-ray imaging

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant with provincial regulatory body

Job description

Get to Know Us:

At Alaska Avenue Dental, we’re proud to be a long-standing part of the Fort St. John community, with a welcoming team that genuinely cares about our patients and supports one another.

With a diverse scope of dentistry and modern technology, you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, continue learning, and build meaningful relationships with your patients. If you’re looking for a practice where you can do great work, keep growing, and feel valued as part of the team, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule:

Monday to Friday | 7:40am 5:15pm (paid set up &clean up time), 1 hour lunch break. * Please note this is for a maternity leave coverage until October 2027.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Grow Without Limits:We’llmatch your ambition,curiosityand drive to be your best with award-winning education, hands-on experience, realrecognitionand proven pathways that grow yourexpertiseon 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 sharesexpertise, tackles challenges together, and works with modern technology, tools, and system 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
• Additional Perks: 2027 License fee reimbursement, HSA, uniform allowance & more!

The wage for this DentalAssistantposition is$30-$36/hourdepending on skills, experience, and location.

Your Role:

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment
• Assistdentists and hygienists during treatments,maintainingpatient comfort and workflow
• Take dental X-rays and digital images asrequired
• 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 whilemaintainingethical professional behaviour

About You:

• Registered and/orCertified as aDental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or associationisrequired
• Previousdentalassistingexperience 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.