Experienced Dental Assistant (Level II Preferred) – Leadership Opportunity

Hibberd Orthodontics | Oakville, Ontario

Full-Time, Permanent | Monday–Thursday

Compensation: $22.00–$35.00 per hour

Join Our Team!

Hibberd Orthodontics is looking for an experienced, motivated, and highly organized dental professional to join our clinical team!

Our ideal candidate is a Level II Dental Assistant who is confident in a busy clinical environment, takes initiative, and enjoys helping a team operate efficiently.

We are also open to considering an exceptional Sterilization Assistant with extensive dental experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to clinical support.

We are looking for someone who can jump right in, make an immediate contribution, and help keep our clinic running smoothly.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

We value more than just technical skills. We are looking for someone who:

- Takes initiative and recognizes what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.
- Sees the bigger picture and understands the flow of a busy clinical day.
- Anticipates the needs of doctors, patients, and fellow team members.
- Leads by example with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to help.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and pays attention to the details that keep a clinic running efficiently.
- Thrives in a team environment and genuinely enjoys supporting colleagues.

Leadership Opportunity: We are particularly interested in candidates with natural leadership qualities who may be interested in growing into a Clinical Team Lead role over time. This is initially a hands-on clinical position, with opportunities for additional responsibility as the right candidate becomes established within our practice.





Key Responsibilities

- Provide chairside assistance and clinical support, based on qualifications and experience.
- Manage instrument sterilization, infection control, and instrument turnover.
- Prepare and reset operatories to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Anticipate the needs of doctors and clinical team members throughout the day.
- Monitor clinical workflow and proactively identify where assistance is needed.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked clinical environment.
- Assist with orthodontic records, including digital scans and clinical photographs, where qualified and trained.
- Support a positive, collaborative, and efficient team setting.
- Identify opportunities to improve organization and daily clinical operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- Previous experience working in a dental office.
- Strong knowledge of dental sterilization and infection prevention protocols.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A dependable, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Preferred:

- Level II Dental Assisting certification.
- Previous orthodontic experience.
- Experience with digital scanning and orthodontic records.
- Demonstrated initiative and leadership potential.





Experienced sterilization assistants are encouraged to apply! We recognize that an exceptional team member brings value through experience, efficiency, and initiative, even without Level II certification. Position Details & Compensation

- Position: Full-Time, Permanent
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday
- Location: Oakville, Ontario
- Hourly Rate: $22.00–$35.00
- Compensation: Negotiable based on experience, qualifications, clinical skills, and leadership capabilities.
- Growth Opportunity: Potential to develop into a clinical leadership role.

The upper end of the compensation range is intended for highly experienced candidates who can contribute independently and demonstrate the ability to take on additional clinical leadership responsibilities. Our Hiring Process – Paid Working Interview

We believe the best way to determine whether a position is the right fit is to experience the workplace firsthand.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a paid working interview, providing an opportunity to:

- Meet our team and experience our practice environment.
- Demonstrate relevant clinical and organizational skills.
- Gain an understanding of our daily workflow.
- Determine whether the opportunity is a good mutual fit.

We'd Love to Hear From You! We are looking for someone who is ready to jump in, takes pride in their work, has a positive attitude, and genuinely enjoys being part of a collaborative clinical team.

If you are an experienced dental professional who is organized, dependable, proactive, and naturally takes initiative, we would very much welcome your application!

Pay: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Experienced Dental Assistant (Level II Preferred) – Potential Leadership Opportunity (Oakville)
🏢 Hibberd Orthodontics
📍 Oakville