Orthodontic Assistant - Braced in BC

Corus Ortho; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Health spending account

Employee assistance program

Complimentary orthodontic treatment (1

Job summary

Corus Orthodontists in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Certified Orthodontic Assistant to join Braced in BC. The role involves assisting the orthodontist, sterilization, x-rays, impressions, and minor lab tasks in a patient‑centered team.

You’ll contribute to exceptional patient experiences in a supportive network of 50+ practices. Requirements include Licensed Dental Assistant status (BC CDA), Orthodontics Module, and strong communication with patients, families, and team members.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Assistant with BC CDA and BCCOHP licensure.
• 1+ year of experience as a licensed dental assistant.
• Completion of Orthodontics Module and comfort with lab support.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthodontist during consultations and procedures.
• Sterilization, setting up operatories, and taking X-rays.
• Impressions, photos, intraoral scans, and minor lab work as needed.
• Maintain accurate charts and communicate with families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Dental Assistant (BC CDA)

Orthodontics Module

Tools

Orthodontic/dental management software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Corus, you'll enjoy the close-knit culture of a local practice with the opportunities, support, and career growth of a leading orthodontic network.

Are you passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences and helping people achieve their dream smiles? Braced in BC is looking for a motivated and patient-focusedOrthodontic Assistant to join our well-established practice in Vancouver, BC.

About the role:

TheCertified Orthodontic Assistantis a key member of our clinical team, responsible for providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner. TheCertified Orthodontic Assistantis involved in a wide range of patient care activities, including assisting the doctor during appointments, treating orthodontic patients, sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking impressions and x-rays, and occasional minor lab work.

What Sets Us Apart

At Braced in BC, we’re more than an orthodontic practice—we’re a community that values support, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of Corus Orthodontists, a growing network of over 50 practices across North America, we offer:

• A Supportive Environment with Community Focus: Work in a positive, collaborative workplace where team members lift each other up. Build strong relationships with patients and the communities we proudly serve.
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver quality care in every patient interaction and enjoy ongoing opportunities for growth, including $500 in annual continuing education.
• Compensation & Perks That Count: Access a competitive total rewards package with an expected wage of$35-38/hr, including extended health coverage, a health spending account, and an employee assistance program. Complimentary orthodontic treatment for you and your immediate family and a uniform allowance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 32-hour workweek, Tuesday through Friday.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assist Orthodontist with consultations and all stages of orthodontic procedures such as direct bond bracket procedures, arch wire and appliance adjustments, and aligner appointments
• Providing all aspects of clinical patient care in a professional, efficient, and caring manner
• Sterilization procedures, setting up the operatories, taking x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans
• Building positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers to ensure the targeted outcome treatment remains on schedule
• Enter detailed chart/record notations in the practice management system
• Provide reports to parents/guardians
• Ability to perform other duties as required for the efficient operation of the practice

What you bring – qualifications:

• Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia) and licensed with BCCOHP.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Licensed Dental Assistant (formerly referred to as a Certified Dental Assistant/CDA in British Columbia)
• Completion of the Orthodontics Module
• Sensitive to treat children with special needs.
• Good understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
• Proficiency with orthodontic/dental management software systems is preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and rapport with patients, parents, doctors, fellow team members and the community
• Keen attention-to-detail and time management skills

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At Corus Orthodontists, we’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and free to be themselves. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. If we connect with you about your application, please let us know if you need any accommodations—we’ll be glad to support you. Please apply only through our official channels: the Corus Orthodontists careers platform, Indeed, or LinkedIn. If you see this role posted elsewhere, it may be out of date or not authorized by us. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial screening of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring team. Be sure to check your email (including junk/spam folders) so you don’t miss any updates from us.