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certified dental assistant

North Island Dental · Courtenay, BC · $36.61 hourly

Verdict

North Island Dental is a verified legitimate dental practice with a reachable website, confirmed Courtenay location, and active hiring presence. The posting is exceptionally detailed with comprehensive task lists, certifications, and support programs—hallmarks of a professional employer. The salary ($36.61/hr) is reasonable for a certified dental assistant in BC. No fraud signals are present in the verification data or posting text.

  • applicationAddressType_none+0

    No mailing address provided in posting (applicationAddressType='none') — neutral, not a fraud signal

  • reasonable_salary-5

    Salary of $36.61/hr is realistic and competitive for a certified dental assistant role in BC

  • locationMatch-10

    web.locationMatch='match' — Courtenay location confirmed; address geocoded and verified

  • websiteReachable-10

    Official website (northislanddental.ca) is reachable and confirms business legitimacy and location

  • businessMatch-15

    web.businessMatch='match' — employer name and business details verified as legitimate

  • detailed_posting_quality-15

    Exceptionally detailed job description with comprehensive task lists, required certifications, work conditions, and extensive support programs for disabilities, newcomers, youth, and veterans—consistent with professional employer standards

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks
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    "websiteUrl": "https://www.northislanddental.ca/",
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    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "North Island Dental is a legitimate dental practice located at 1120-2525 Mission Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 9H1. Official website is reachable and confirms the Courtenay location. The company actively hires (Facebook shows recent hiring posts). No mailing address provided in the posting, so applicationAddressType is \"none\". High confidence in legitimacy."
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Full description
Occupation (NOC): Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants (33100)
Location: Courtenay, BC
Salary: $36.61 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma, Dental assisting/assistant
Work setting: Commercial dental laboratory, Dental practice, Independently owned business
Tasks: Prepare patients for dental examinations, Prepare plaster models and moulds, Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions, Train other dental laboratory assistants, Order dental and office supplies, Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory, Prepare dental instruments and filling materials, Maintain and order supplies, Perform reception and clerical duties, Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment, Educate patients concerning oral hygiene, Supervise students in training, Polish teeth and clinical crowns and apply fluoride and sealant, Schedule and confirm appointments, Perform intra-oral duties, Take and develop X-rays, Record dental procedures performed on patients, Invoice patients for dental services, Polish and buff dentures, Fabricate and place temporary crowns and restorations, Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts, Prepare a treatment plan for each patient, Provide pre-operative and post-operative personal and comfort care, Record vital signs, Administer first aid in emergency situations, Computer-aided design (CAD), Operate digital cameras
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Membership in the Canadian Dental Assistants Association, Registration with provincial or territorial authorities, Certification by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board
Technical expertise (dental): Waxing-up, Polishing, Assembly
Computer and technology knowledge: 3D graphic software, Scanning system
Technical terminology: Dental
Equipment, eystems and controls experience: Medical and biomedical equipment and systems
Area of specialization: Full dentures, Partial dentures, Orthodontic appliances, Crowns and bridges
Security and safety: Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Hand-eye co-ordination, Large workload
Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Team player, Accurate, Dependability, Excellent oral communication, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Reliability
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Are you willing to relocate for this position?, Do you have experience working in this field?, Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?, Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Employment terms options: Flexible hours
Experience: 5 years or more
Employment terms options: Day
Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.), Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities , Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities, Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities 
Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees, Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.), Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.), Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) , Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition, Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees , Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees 
Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment, Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans, Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans , Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) , Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.)  , Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)  , Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market  , Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) 
Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people, Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers , Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations   , Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers , Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers 
Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers , Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination  , Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers  , Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers , Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) , Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) , Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) , Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.) 
Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities, Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.), Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees, Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for mem