Practice Manager - Smyth Dental Centre

Get to Know Us:

Smyth Dental Centre has proudly served the Ottawa community for over 40 years, delivering comprehensive, patient‑focused dental care in a welcoming and professional environment. Our long‑standing reputation is built on clinical excellence, compassion, and a commitment to building lasting relationships with the families we serve.

We offer a full range of dental services — including preventive care, restorative dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, dental implants, TMJ therapy, and sedation options — allowing our team to provide comprehensive care under one roof.

Our clinic is equipped with modern technology and supported by experienced professionals who are dedicated to continuous learning and high standards of practice.

With convenient scheduling options, a patient‑centered approach, and a commitment to quality, Smyth Dental Care continues to be a trusted provider in Ottawa — and a place where dental professionals can build rewarding, long‑term careers.

Full Time

• 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 salary for this Practice Manager position is $60,000 - $80,000 (plus annual bonus, depending on skills, experience, and location).

Please note that this is a replacement job opening.

• Build and execute plans to improve daily operations of the practice ensuring maximum productivity, operational excellence and develop strategies to increase organic patient growth
• Constantly review clinic environment and key business indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to provide coaching and direction to team

• Partner with Compliance, DC Institute and Human Resources to ensure the clinic is fully compliant and meets the provincial health regulation standards
• Manage and oversee all compliance programs within the practice, while leading by example to ensure patient safety is a top priority
• Work in accordance with the practice’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with applicable provincial legislationli>

• Lead, coach and motivate the team to improve productivity, engagement and retention of patients
• Drive the implementation of company programs, policies and procedures by supporting action plans and directly motivating the team to meet operational and company objectives
• Support recruitment efforts to interview dental professionals and assess for best fit
• Manage and analyze daily staffing costs and payroll administration; oversee accounts receivable process

• University or College Diploma in business or office administration
• 3-5 years experience as a Dental Practice Lead or Dental Practice Manager is required
• Experience in a supervisory or management role contributing to business operations including staff scheduling, finances, inventory and people management
• Strong business acumen and extensive experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with dental software systems and Microsoft Office is preferred
• Strong commitment to maintaining health regulation and operational standards
• Willingness to work varied hours to align with business needs

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.