Role overview

Get to Know Us:

Carlingwood Dental Centre is a busy, well-established dental practice that has proudly served the Ottawa community since 1983. Our clinic is built on a strong commitment to exceptional patient care, teamwork, and creating a welcoming environment for both our patients and our staff.

Our modern facility includes 14 operatories and advanced dental technology, allowing our team to provide comprehensive dental services including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency care. We take pride in delivering high-quality dentistry while ensuring every patient feels comfortable and well cared for.

At Carlingwood Dental Centre, we believe a great patient experience starts with a great team. We foster a supportive, collaborative workplace where team members are respected, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally. Many of our staff have been with us for years, creating a positive and stable work environment.

Schedule:

Full time 4-5 days a week

1 evening shift until 7:00pm

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 $28-$30/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Please note that this is a new 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
Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
NDAEB certification is required

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.