Dental Assistants for hire in Nanaimo, BC

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    50%
    High school diploma or GED
    26%
    Bachelor's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Fyi Doctors
    • Windsor Plywood
    • Ladysmith Smiles
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 97 profiles for Dental Assistants in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Nov. 4, 2026

Dental Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $107,145 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $89,745 – $127,919 yearly
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  • Sterilization Bay technician for Dental Office

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Basic Life Support (BLS)CPRCPR CertificationBLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDental AssistingDentrixCustomer Service
  • CDA

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationCertified Dental AssistantDental Assisting

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementDental Office ExperiencePatient CareSchedule Management
  • Licensed / Certified Dental Assistant

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationHealth Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr–hcp) CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)First Aid CertificationCPRCPR Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCashieringCash Handling
  • Chairside Dental Assistant

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Basic Life Support (BLS)Serving IT RightDental AssistingCertified Dental AssistantBLS Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingStocking
  • Dental Administrative Assistant

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    AED CertificationHigh School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceServing IT RightCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsClerical ProcessingAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceClerical Experience
  • Certified Dental Assistant (Level 2) / Intra-oral Assistant

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCertified Dental AssistantHealing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) CertificateAED CertificationHealth Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr–hcp) Certification+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementQuality ControlMedical TerminologyCross-Functional Collaboration

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What's the average time to fill a dental assistant role?

The average time to fill a dental assistant role is 84 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do dental assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dental assistant include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for dental assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for dental assistants include: CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to dental assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dental assistants include: sterilization bay technician for dental office, CDA and dental administrative assistant.

What level of education is common for a dental assistant?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a dental assistant in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a dental assistant?

Most dental assistants have 5 years of professional experience.

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