Job Description

Protec Dental Laboratories is a full-service dental laboratory located in Olympic Village area. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in a Ceramist/Stain & Glaze role. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional, exceling in color matching, staining, glazing, and surface texturing, with strong knowledge of ceramics and zirconia. Precision, artistry, and teamwork are essential to ensure high-quality results and patient satisfaction.

The Ceramist, Stain/Glaze Technician will report to the Crown & Bridge Lab Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

? Construct dental prosthetics including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays and onlays using various material such as porcelain, lithium discilate and metal alloys.

? Colour Matching and Staining dental restorations to ensure natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

? Custom Shading (anterior ceramist only) patient's natural teeth, shape, color and size

? Layering porcelain to create lifelike dental restorations with the appropriate translucency, texture and shape.

? Ensure that crowns fit accurately on the dental model to guarantee a precise fit.

? Trim and refine the margins of dental restorations to ensure a perfect seal and fit.

? Contour and sculp restoration to replicate the natural anatomy and functions of the patient's teeth.

? Read and follow doctor's prescriptions.

? Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

? High school diploma or equivalent

? Certification from an accredited dental technology program is preferred.

? A minimum of 3 -5 years or more of experience with a focus in ceramics.

? Proficient in various techniques such as waxing, casting, pressing ceramic layering and contouring anatomy.

? Effective communication skills and the ability to read, write and speak English

? Attention to detail for color and form to create aesthetic and natural looking dental restorations.

? Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the fabrication process.

? Familiarity with dental Cad/Cam software and digital dentistry techniques considered an asset.

The Perks

? Extended health care including medical, dental and vision.

? RRSP Matching Program.

? Transit friendly and lots of great eats in the neighborhood.

? A great team.

? A chance to join one of the most progressive labs in Canada.

Job Type

? Full-time Monday to Friday during business hours (8:00am-5:00pm).

? This is a 12-18 month maternity leave contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

? The hourly rate will be determined based on experience.

? After successfully passing probation, the technician will work on a unit pay system.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Ceramics: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person