Licensed Dental Assistant - Peachland Dental

Peachland Dental; Peachland; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Gym discounts

Insurance savings

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Peachland Dental is seeking a certified Dental Assistant to join our team in Peachland, BC. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists during procedures, and take digital X-rays while upholding IPAC standards and patient comfort.

We welcome experienced assistants and offer a collaborative environment, ongoing education, and pathways for growth within a trusted Canadian practice. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association 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

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Registered and/or Certified Dental Assistant

Tools

Digital X-ray equipment

VELscope

IPAC compliance

Job description

Get to Know Us:

At Peachland Dental Centre, we've been proudly caring for generations of families since 1993 and have become one of the Okanagan's most trusted dental practices, earning a 4.9-star Google rating along the way. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where team members are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care. Equipped with advanced technology, including iTero scanners, digital x-rays, VELscope®, and more, you'll have the tools and support to thrive in your career.

Join a team that's passionate about making a difference in our patients' lives and in the community we call home!

Schedule:

Monday & Tuesday 9-7

Wednesday 2-7

Thursday 11-7

Friday 9-3

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 $30-$38/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

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.