Dental Assistant - Sandy Hill Dental Centre
About The Position
Sandy Hill Dental Centre has been proudly serving the Ottawa community for over 30 years, just steps from the University of Ottawa. Our friendly, bilingual team (English & French) is passionate about delivering quality, patient-focused care in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We offer a full range of services—from general and cosmetic dentistry to Invisalign® and pediatric care—supported by modern technology and flexible scheduling. If you’re looking to join a supportive, community-rooted practice where your skills and growth are truly valued, we’d love to meet you! Schedule: Monday -Wednesday 8:00am to 4:00pm Optional Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm for admin duties 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. Please note that this is a replacement job opening.
Requirements
- Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
- NDAEB certification is required
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay with annual reviews
- RRSP matching
- comprehensive total-rewards package, which includes gym discounts, insurance savings, entertainment deals, and more, along with access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Career development with industry-leading CE
- social and networking events
- flexible, work-life balanced environment that supports your professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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