Associate Dentist (Locum) – Valley Centre Dental Clinic (Whitecourt, AB)

Exceptional Mentorship Family-Focused Practice Flexible Locum Opportunity

Location: 4802 51 St, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1R9

Term: Approximately 3 Months (October 2026 – January 2027)

Open to New Grads: Yes

About the Opportunity

Valley Centre Dental Clinic is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our collaborative and patient-focused team for a locum opportunity beginning in October 2026. This role provides coverage for a valued associate who will be away on leave and offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced dentists and new graduates seeking hands‑on mentorship, clinical growth, and exposure to a thriving family‑oriented practice. Located just over an hour west of Edmonton, our clinic serves a growing community with one of Albertas youngest demographics, providing a diverse range of restorative, family, and pediatric dentistry opportunities. For the right candidate, there may be potential for the opportunity to extend beyond the initial locum term.

Schedule Preferred Schedule

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Flexible Options Open to full‑time or part‑time candidates. Will accommodate associates seeking 2–3 days per week. Flexible scheduling available for the right candidate.

Why Join Valley Centre Dental Clinic?

• Outstanding Mentorship: Dr.
  
  
  
  Robert Balic is highly invested in mentoring and developing associates, making this an ideal environment for new graduates, early‑career dentists, and associates looking to expand their clinical confidence and skills.
• Supportive Team Environment: 3 Registered Dental Hygienists, Dedicated RDA support, Long‑tenured team members.
• Positive and collaborative culture.
• Strong clinical support from experienced providers.
• Accommodation Support Available: To support relocation or commuting associates, the clinic can provide a fully furnished bedroom during the locum term.
• Valley Centre Dental Clinic proudly serves: Growing family population, High pediatric volume, Loyal long‑term patients, One of Albertas youngest communities. This provides an excellent mix of restorative, preventive, and family‑focused dentistry.

Clinical Scope

• Bread‑and‑butter dentistry
• Restorative dentistry
• Basic endodontics
• Basic oral surgery
• Crown and bridge
• Extractions
• Family dentistry
• Pediatric dentistry
• Sedation Services
• Nitrous Sedation
• Oral Sedation
• Technology & Systems

Technology

• Tracker PMS
• CBCT
• Intraoral Scanner (iOS)
• Panoramic Imaging
• Soft Tissue Laser
• Digital X‑rays

Ideal Candidate

• Patient‑focused and community‑minded
• Open to mentorship and continuous learning
• Confident with restorative dentistry, endodontics, and extractions
• A robust communicator with excellent chairside manner
• Team‑oriented and collaborative
• Interested in long‑term clinical growth

About You

• Graduate from an accredited DDS/DMD Program or successful completion of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Equivalency Process
• Registered and in good standing with provincial licensing requirements
• Valid CPR certification
• All applicants must be domiciled in Canada.

Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process and thereafter can contact our Talent Team at 416‑558‑8338. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.

Our purpose is to provide the best care for our patients. We empower our people and our practices with resources and technology to deliver exceptional care and patient outcomes. We are the future of dentistry: a network‑driven, entrepreneurial approach with the knowledge, scale and cutting‑edge technology to transform healthcare in Canada.