dental laboratory technician

Natural Smiles Denture Clinic; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic in Kamloops is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician to design and fabricate dental devices. Responsibilities include repairing dental appliances, supervising staff, and performing laboratory administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should possess a 1 to 2 year diploma in a relevant field and have at least 1 month of experience in a dental laboratory. This full-time position offers $36.60 per hour and requires English proficiency. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in dental laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Design dental devices.
• Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges, or implants.
• Prepare plaster models and moulds.
• Supervise technical staff and students in training.
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases.
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory.
• Finish metal framework of dentures.
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays.
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys.
• Polish and buff dentures.

Skills

Plastering

Packing

Polishing

Assembly

English

Education

1 to 2 year certificate or diploma from a non-university program

Job description

Title: Dental Laboratory Technician

Employer: Natural Smiles Denture Clinic

Location: Kamloops, BC V2C 2K1, Canada (On-site)

Salary: $36.60 per hour

Work Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week, Permanent Full-time

Start Date: As soon as possible, advertised until 2026-01-16

Vacancies: 1

Responsibilities

• Design dental devices
• Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
• Prepare plaster models and moulds
• Supervise technical staff and students in training
• Cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases
• Perform administrative functions for the dental laboratory
• Finish metal framework of dentures
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys
• Polish and buff dentures

Qualifications

• Education: 1 to 2 year certificate or diploma from a non-university program (College or CEGEP)
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months in dental laboratory work
• Technical Expertise: Plastering, Packing, Polishing, Assembly
• Language: English (required)

Who can apply

You can apply if you are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.