Dental Assistant - Waterloo Family Dental

Get to Know Us: At Waterloo Family Dental
, we’re proud to be a trusted dental practice serving patients of all ages across the Waterloo–Kitchener area. From a child’s first visit to comprehensive care for seniors, our dedicated team is committed to helping every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile. We offer a full range of restorative, preventive, and cosmetic dental services — all delivered with comfort, convenience, and a family-friendly approach.

With flexible hours, same‑day bookings, and a focus on making dental care stress‑free, we strive to create a welcoming environment where patients feel valued and supported at every step.

Schedule:

Monday or Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm;
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm;
Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm;
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm;
One Saturday a Month: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. These hours are flexible and subject to discussion.

• 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 $28.00 - $30.00/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.

Please note that this is a replacement job opening.

• 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

• Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
• Previous dental assisting experience is preferred

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.