WHO WE ARE:

As caring and dedicated dental professionals, we thrive when we are making a difference and look for ways to help our community both in, and out of the clinic. Step into either of our modern practices and you’ll likely hear our team laughing, listening to music and catching up with our fellow team members and wonderful patients. We believe oral health can be fun for those in the chair and those behind it and seek opportunities to help others smile daily.

WHAT YOU’LL GET BY JOINING OUR TEAM:

• Competitive salary based on your awesome experience and qualifications.
• Your new career starts with a smile—and a signing bonus!
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Paid sick days
• Financial assistance for relocation for a smooth and stress-free transition to your new home.
• Opportunity to work in both a well-established practice and a brand new, state-of-the-art facility with room for growth.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. We want to invest in you and incorporate your goals into the future of our practice.
• Great co-workers who genuinely love what they do and who they work with—and who enjoy celebrating any occasion possible with a sweet treat. Want to get to know our company culture a little more? Hangout with us over on social: @ladysmithsmiles and @nanaimosmiles
• Access to modern dental technology and equipment. From the iTero 3D scanner to portable x-ray machines, our practices are equipped with all the modern technology (and comforts) to make caring for patients as smooth as possible.
• We are located on Vancouver Island—a hard perk to top. Those of you who already live here and have undoubtedly fallen in love with the island lifestyle, we know you get it. But for those looking for an adventure and to relocate, working with us means exploring the exceptional beauty of Vancouver Island in your downtime. With the new high-speed ferry service to downtown Vancouver, there’s never been more convenient access to working on the island.

HOW YOU CAN APPLY:

Let’s talk logistics. We are so excited to get to know YOU better and are looking for new smiles to join our team as soon as possible. To apply please send us your cover letter and email to hiring(at) vanislesmiles (dot) com with CDA in the subject line. Please also include what makes you smile outside work in your cover letter (Hint: we will be looking for those who noticed this Easter egg). Learn more about careers at either of our locations at www.vanislesmiles.com/careers/
Nanaimo Smiles and Ladysmith Smiles are people-first focused, and that means we want to get to know the person behind the resume. We are an equal opportunity employer—this isn’t just a formality, but an integral part of our practice’s core values. We celebrate and embrace our differences and our diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at hiring (at) vanislesmiles (dot) com.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00-$38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In perso

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal patient care.
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments to maintain strict infection control standards.
• Take dental X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform intraoral scanning to assist in treatment planning and improve patient experience.
• Capture intraoral photographs for diagnostic, treatment planning, and patient education purposes.
• Welcome and prepare patients for treatments, providing education and addressing concerns.
• Provide chairside assistance, anticipating the dentist’s needs and ensuring patient comfort.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care.
• Maintain a clean and safe dental environment, adhering to infection control protocols.