Canada is full of dental assistant jobs, but these positions and their responsibilities vary depending on where you’re applying to work. To help you find and qualify for the jobs you want, our team at Risio has put together this guide that shows the available positions in different regions and gives you important information about them.
Find the provinces or territories that interest you below and see details on their required qualifications, starting salaries, and more! Then, explore our programs at Risio to see how you can give yourself a competitive advantage when taking the next step in your career.
Note: Statistics are collected from the Government of Canada’s Job Bank and are subject to change. This article endeavors to be accurate but will be updated periodically to reflect shifts in the market.
Requirements for All Dental Assistant Jobs in Canada
All dental assistants in Canada must complete an eight-month to two-year college or equivalent program. In all provinces except for Quebec and Ontario, dental assistants must also register with the regulatory body for their region.
Dental Assistant Jobs by Province & Territory
British Columbia
Prospects
BC has approximately 5,400 current dental assistants
78% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
18.00
26.00
34.07
Alberta
Prospects
Alberta has approximately 6,300 current dental assistants
78% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
22.50
30.00
36.00
Saskatchewan
Prospects
Saskatchewan has approximately 1,100 current dental assistants
75% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
20.00
28.00
33.50
Manitoba
Prospects
Manitoba has approximately 1,150 current dental assistants
82% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
20.00
24.00
29.64
Ontario
Prospects
Ontario has approximately 13,600 current dental assistants
77% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
19.00
23.50
27.00
Quebec
Prospects
Quebec has approximately 4,900 current dental assistants
21% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
18.00
23.00
30.71
Nova Scotia
Prospects
Nova Scotia has approximately 750 current dental assistants
81% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
18.00
22.00
36.00
New Brunswick
Prospects
New Brunswick has approximately 550 current dental assistants
91% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
18.75
23.00
26.00
Newfoundland & Labrador
Prospects
Newfoundland & Labrador has approximately 300 current dental assistants
83% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
15.00
22.00
35.00
Prince Edward Island
Prospects
PEI has approximately 200 current dental assistants
85% have a diploma or college/university certificate
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
17.00
21.50
25.00
Yukon
Prospects
Data is currently unavailable for the Yukon Territory due to low levels of employment.
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
N/A
N/A
N/A
Northwest Territories
Prospects
Data is currently unavailable for the Northwest Territories due to low levels of employment.
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
N/A
N/A
N/A
Nunavut
Prospects
Data is currently unavailable for Nunavut due to low levels of employment.
Salaries ($/Hr)
Low
Medium
High
N/A
N/A
N/A
Get Qualified to Work Anywhere in Canada
Risio’s Dental Assistant Distance Diploma Program provides the skills and qualifications needed to work as a dental assistant at any practice in Canada—administered by professionals with years of real-world experience. We also provide access to exclusive networking tools, like a job board for students that gets updated as soon as new positions open up at top practices around the country.
Finally, Risio’s program is designed to include work-integrated learning so that you can earn money and gain real experience while still in school. This can provide you with the connections and confidence you’ll need to hit the ground running as soon as you graduate and transition seamlessly into the workforce. To learn more about how we can help you take the next step in your career as a dental assistant in Canada, sign up for our newsletter or apply to Risio today.
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