Get to Know Us:
Kanata Lakes Dental Centre is a modern, family-oriented dental practice located in the heart of Kanata, Ontario. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Our experienced team of dental professionals takes pride in delivering personalized treatment that focuses on patient comfort, education, and long-term oral health.
At Kanata Lakes Dental Centre, we combine advanced dental technology with compassionate care to offer a wide range of services — including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile while fostering a positive dental experience for the entire community.
We value teamwork, professionalism, and a supportive workplace culture where every team member is encouraged to grow and contribute to the success of our practice.
Schedule:
Monday 9:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 1:30pm-7:00pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
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 $25-$32/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 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.