Dental Careers in Fort St. John
Looking for a dental career in Fort St. John? Join the Alaska Avenue Dental team.
Current Open Positions
Licensed Dental Assistant - Alaska Avenue Dental
Get to Know Us:
At Alaska Avenue Dental, we’re proud to be a long-standing part of the Fort St. John community, with a welcoming team that genuinely cares about our patients and supports one another.
With a diverse scope of dentistry and modern technology, you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, continue learning, and build meaningful relationships with your patients. If you’re looking for a practice where you can do great work, keep growing, and feel valued as part of the team, we’d love to meet you!
Schedule:
Monday to Friday | 7:40am 5:15pm (paid set up &clean up time), 1 hour lunch break. * Please note this is for a maternity leave coverage until October 2027.
What Sets Us Apart:
- 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
- Additional Perks: 2027 License fee reimbursement, HSA, uniform allowance & more!
The wage for this Dental Assistant position is $30-$36/hour depending on skills, experience, and location.
Your Role:
- 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
About You:
- Registered and/or Certified as a Dental Assistant with your Provincial regulatory body or association is required
- Previous dental assisting experience is preferred
Application Information: 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.
From Our Dental Team
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Our team of dental professionals is dedicated to caring for the smiles of patients in the Fort St. John community. We welcome you to join our team.
Why work at Alaska Avenue Dental?
Alaska Avenue Dental is proud to be an active member of the Fort St. John community, and strives to provide exceptional oral health care for individuals and families.
Our team is committed to clinical excellence and creating positive patient experiences. We care for our people and seek, as a team, to provide comprehensive dentistry to our patients.
Full-Family, Full-Life Dental Care
At Alaska Avenue Dental, we are here for you and your family... for life. Whether you simply need a regular check-up and hygiene, or you believe you need a filling or crown, we are your one-stop dental practice in Fort St. John, BC.
Tips for a Healthy Smile from the Alaska Avenue Dental Team
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I've been at this for a long time... and I still love coming to work every day! Helping our patients have healther smiles and better lives is what I'm here for!