Role overview

Get to Know Us:

At Kimberley Family Dental, we’re proud to serve the beautiful mountain community of Kimberley, BC, providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. Our friendly and experienced team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where patient comfort comes first. We offer a full range of dental services and work together to deliver exceptional care while building lasting relationships with the families we serve. The practice is dedicated to making dental visits convenient and comfortable through modern technology, a collaborative team culture, and a patient-first approach.

Nestled in the heart of the East Kootenays, Kimberley offers an outstanding quality of life with endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, golfing, and enjoying the outdoors.

We're looking for a passionate Dental Assistantto support our clinic with a maternity leave coverage beginning January 22nd, 2027. If you're seeking a rewarding career with a welcoming team and a strong connection to the community, we'd love to hear from you!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday (No evenings or weekends)!

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 $26-$30/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

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.