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Dental Laboratory Technician

Employer

ASTRO DENTAL ART

Date Posted

June 03, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $38.00 to $41.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 3  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Jun 24, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

ASTRO DENTAL ART

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Independently owned business

Tasks

  • Prepare plaster models and moulds
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Mould wax over dentures set-up
  • Polish and buff dentures

Area of specialization

  • Full dentures
  • Partial dentures
  • Orthodontic appliances
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Ceramic or porcelain application
  • Gold dies and goldwork

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

Team player

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Government programs

Recognized employer

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Weekend

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Dental Laboratory Technician 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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