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Dental Technician Supervisor

Employer

ASTRO DENTAL ART

Date Posted

March 12, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $38.00 to $42.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Apr 11, 2025
Job Requirements

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 & Abilities
The Dental Technician Supervisor is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Dental Technologists and Technicians
METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing prescriptions to make and repair dentures and other dental devices; may perform supervisory and administrative functions for dental laboratories

OBJECTIVE

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

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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The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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