dental laboratory technician

Government of Canada; Barrie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled Dental Technician to join their team in Barrie. This position involves designing, fabricating, and repairing dental devices, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise along with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The successful applicant will enjoy a supportive work environment with diverse benefits, including a health care plan and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience.
• Technical expertise in dental technology.
• Experience with waxing-up and polishing.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate dental devices.
• Modify and repair crowns and bridges.
• Prepare plaster models and moulds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Design dental devices
• Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Polish and buff dentures
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental)

• Waxing-up
• Polishing

Area of specialization

• Partial dentures
• Crowns and bridges
• Ceramic or porcelain application

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available