Dental Technician

About us:

Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the field of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes - but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the field of the future.

With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education -- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.

We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.


Your opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Dental Technical Services, provides dental
laboratory services to all undergraduate and graduate students and performs some or all of the
dental laboratory procedures as defined in the Dental Technology Act, 1991 and Regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, modifying and fabricating dental appliances from approved prescriptions
• Troubleshooting and repairing dental appliances
• Applying established standards from the College of Dental Technologist of Ontario when designing, fabricating, modifying dental appliances.
• Carving models according to precise specifications
• Providing detailed information to students regarding dental technical laboratory procedures
• Maintaining sustained care and attention during the work period, impact extends beyond immediate work area; responsible for things that may cut, crush, blind, or burn
• Providing orientation to others on lab equipment, working procedures and practices

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 years) in Dental Technology Program or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of recent and relevant experience in dental technical laboratory services.
• Experience with denture repair and reline.
• Experience working with dentures, set up, processing and finishing.
• Skilled in all aspects of lab work using current dental technology.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience working in a dental teaching institution.
• Able to work effectively with dental students and academic staff.
• Able to work independently, in close association and cooperation with others.
• Familiarity with Axium.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Cooperative
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Responsible

Closing Date: 02/12/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 10 -- $70,844. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,595. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing