About this role
Get to Know Us:
At Evergreen Dental, we embrace a balanced approach to health and wellness while proudly serving families in Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, and surrounding areas. Our highly trained team offers expertise across a broad range of dental procedures, ensuring comprehensive care for every patient.
Founded in 2009, Evergreen Dental has been a cornerstone of the Dartmouth community for nearly 30 years. Located in the heart of downtown Dartmouth, our practice thrives in a vibrant and growing city that blends urban living with natural beauty. With stunning waterfront views, a lively arts scene, and abundant parks and outdoor activities, Dartmouth is an exceptional place to live and work.
Our dedicated team is committed to continuing our tradition of excellent care. We’re passionate about fostering long-term relationships with patients and would love for you to become part of our growing dental family.
We’re proud to maintain a 4.9-star rating on Google reviews , reflecting our dedication to exceptional patient care, continuous learning, and the use of innovative dental technologies.
Schedule:
- One (1) year maternity leave coverage
- Full time hours
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 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.