Smiles Dental Group | Various Locations | Full-time, Permanent

$18–$23/hour | Benefits | Career Advancement | Evening and weekend availability required

About Smiles & the Role

Smiles Dental Group is a locally owned Alberta dental group with 7 established clinics across Edmonton and surrounding communities. As a sterilization technician, you’ll support dentists and the clinical team in delivering efficient, comfortable, high-quality patient care. You’ll help keep treatment rooms prepared, procedures running smoothly, and patients supported throughout their visit. This role is a strong fit for someone who wants hands-on dental experience and room to grow within a larger organization.

What We Offer

• 18–23/hour, based on experience and demonstrated capability

• Extended health and dental benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within Smiles

• Modern dental environments and established workflows

• Wellness program
• Paid continuing education and professional development
• Annual performance and development reviews
• Clinic Performance Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Assist dentists during procedures to support efficient clinical flow
• Prepare and reset treatment rooms between patients
• Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments and equipment
• Maintain supplies and help ensure operatories are properly stocked
• Support patient comfort before, during, and after treatment
• Follow infection-prevention and clinic protocols

• Communicate effectively with dentists, RDAs, administrators, and other team members

• Help maintain an organized, efficient clinical environment

What You’ll Bring

• Sterilization technician or dental-clinic experience is an asset, but training may be provided for the right candidate

• Strong communication and patient-service skills

• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Attention to detail and willingness to follow clinical protocols

• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Dentrix experience is an asset

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means becoming a dependable part of the clinical team who helps the day run smoothly.

You’ll be expected to:

• Schedule efficiency: Rooms and instruments are ready on time and the assistant does not contribute to avoidable appointment delays.

• Independence: Completes routine responsibilities with progressively fewer reminders and minimal day-to-day direction by the end of training.

• Preparedness: Anticipates routine dentist and patient needs rather than waiting to be directed at each step.

• Clinical standards: Consistently follows sterilization, infection-control, and safety protocols without repeated corrections.

• Organization: Clinical areas remain stocked, clean, organized, and ready throughout the day.

• Patient experience: Communicates professionally and helps patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported.

• Communication: Identifies and escalates supply, equipment, patient, or workflow concerns early enough for the team to respond.

• Development: Applies feedback and demonstrates measurable improvement in speed, accuracy, confidence, and competency during the first three months.

How to Apply

Apply using the form below.

We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to the Smiles Dental Group team.