Dental Hygienist - Driftwood Dental

Get to Know Us: 

Nestled in the heart of the Courtenay, Driftwood Dental is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a warm, welcoming, and community-focused environment. Surrounded by stunning ocean views, trails, and mountains, Courtenay offers an incredible work-life balance for those who love both professional growth and outdoor adventure.

Our team is passionate about creating positive patient experiences and supporting one another through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. We believe in fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're an experienced Dental Hygienist or a new graduate looking to build your skills, you'll find a supportive team committed to your success.

This role offers extended health benefits, and uniform allowance.

This clinic is located in a community eligible for the Government of Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Eligible Dental Hygienists may qualify for up to $15,000 in federal student loan forgiveness while building a fulfilling career in a welcoming and community-focused practice.

Schedule:   

Part-time or Full-time schedule available

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 

The wage for this Dental Hygienist position is $57-$65/hour depending on skills, experience, and location. 

Your Role: 

Appropriately assess, plan, implement and evaluate services for patient care  
Perform all aspects of clinical preventative hygiene services including scaling, root planning, polishing, topical fluoride, pit and fissure sealants and whitening to patients  
Serve as an oral health educator by introducing new preventative techniques and counselling  
Establish and retain patient loyalty by delivering a tailored experience based on the patients’ expectations, while consistently maintaining ethical and professional behaviour 

About You:  

Completion of a Dental Hygiene Diploma or Degree is required 
Current registration as a Dental Hygienist in good standing with the provincial regulatory body is required 
Valid CPR certification is required 

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.