- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 5 years or more
Work setting
Commercial dental laboratory
Tasks
Design dental devicesModify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bandsPrepare plaster models and mouldsSupervise technical staffTrain other dental techniciansMould wax over dentures set-upPrepare wax bite-blocks and impression traysPack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial denturesMake orthodontic bands from metal and alloysPolish and buff dentures
Industrial processes and products experience
Quality assurance and control
Area of specialization
Full denturesPartial denturesOrthodontic appliancesChrome castings
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentTight deadlinesManual dexterityAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursHand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
Client focusTeam player
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
Day
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week