Registered Dental Assistant - Westmount Dental Centre

Get to Know Us:

Westmount Dental Centre have served as dentists in North West Edmonton for over 35 years. With our "patient comes first" philosophy, the team at Westmount Dental Centre provides a complete line of services, treatments and procedures to meet all of patients' dental needs under one roof - specializing in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

We are looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team in a fixed-term position until October 2027.

Schedule: Bi-Weekly Rotation

Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Select Sundays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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.
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