Registered dental technologist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• 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 devices
• Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands
• Supervise technical staff
• Train other dental technicians
• Maintain and order supplies
• Mould wax over dentures set-up
• Prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays
• Polish and buff dentures
• Supervise staff
• Construct dentures
• Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Technical expertise (dental)

• Packing
• Waxing-up
• Polishing
• Assembly

Area of specialization

• Full dentures
• Operations management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Parking available