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Dental Technician Supervisor
Employer
ASTRO DENTAL ARTDate Posted
March 12, 2025Languages
English-
Location Calgary, AB
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Earnings $38.00 to $42.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 2  Vacancies
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Closing Date Apr 11, 2025
Employer
ASTRO DENTAL ART
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- Dental hygiene/hygienist
- Dental laboratory technology/technician
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Commercial dental laboratory
Tasks
- Fabricate and repair crowns, bridges or implants
- 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
- Finish metal framework of dentures
Supervision
5-10 people
Technical expertise (dental)
- Plastering
- Waxing-up
- Assembly
Area of specialization
- Full dentures
- Partial dentures
- Orthodontic appliances
- Crowns and bridges
- Ceramic or porcelain application
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Team player
Government programs
Recognized employer
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Support for newcomers and refugees
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
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Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in analyzing prescriptions to make and repair dentures and other dental devices; may perform supervisory and administrative functions for dental laboratories
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in precision working to shape various substances into plates, clasps, bands, inlays, onlays, implants and bridgework; may train other dental technicians and dental laboratory bench workers
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in designing, fabricating and fitting dentures and dental devices; may consult with dentists or other specialists on problematic dental cases
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