dental technician

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a skilled Dental Laboratory Technician for its commercial dental laboratory in Mississauga. The role involves designing and constructing dental devices, requiring a diploma in dental technology and relevant experience. The candidate should thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of 1-2 years in a dental laboratory setting.
• Qualification as a Dental Laboratory Technician.
• Ability to perform detailed dental device construction and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify dental devices including dentures and orthodontic appliances.
• Polish, buff, and construct dentures using CAD.
• Work under pressure within tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Client focus

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Experience in dental laboratory technology

Tools

Milling machines

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• Dental laboratory technology/technician

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Asset languages

• Polish

Work setting

• Commercial dental laboratory
• Independently owned business

Responsibilities Tasks

• Design dental devices
• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Polish and buff dentures
• Construct dentures
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Experience and specialization Technical expertise (dental)

• Plastering
• Polishing
• Assembly

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milling machines

Area of specialization

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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities