Senior Denture Technician

DCS Lab; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental laboratory in Ottawa seeks a Senior Denture Technician to lead complex prosthetics work and mentor junior technicians. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, is bilingual in English and French, and is comfortable with both analog and digital workflows. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from CAD $73,000 to $104,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and company-paid relocation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Company-paid relocation

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in denture laboratory work is required.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.
• Comfort with digital workflows valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex denture work including wax-ups and repairs.
• Perform quality checks to minimize remakes.
• Collaborate with clinicians to clarify prescriptions.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Detail orientation

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

RDT designation or eligibility

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

3D printing technologies

Job description

Job Description

Senior Denture Technician (Bilingual – English / French)

Location : Ottawa, ON

Schedule : Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Denture Technician to lead advanced removable prosthetics work and mentor teammates. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English / French) and comfortable collaborating with clinicians and colleagues to deliver accurate, aesthetic, and durable outcomes across traditional and digital workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex denture work: full / partial setups, full wax-ups, conversions, relines / repairs, and finishing.
• Own quality at each step; perform in-process and final QC to reduce remakes.
• Work across analog and digital workflows (model prep, design collaboration, 3D print / mill finishing).
• Document precise case notes, photos, and timelines in lab software for smooth handoffs.
• Partner with clinicians and internal teams to clarify prescriptions, materials, and delivery dates.
• Coach junior technicians; share best practices and contribute to SOPs and continuous-improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ denture laboratory experience with strong manual dexterity and detail orientation.
• Mastery of denture anatomy / occlusion and full-arch principles; digital experience is a strong asset.
• Clear, professional communicator; bilingual English / French strongly preferred.
• RDT designation (or eligibility) is an asset; comfort with CAD / CAM and 3D printing is preferred.

Culture & Growth

Join a collaborative team focused on professionalism, reliability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, upskilling, and leadership growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: CAD $73,000–$104,000 annually (annualized from market rates; based on a 40-hour workweek; final offer depends on experience and scope).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company-paid relocation.