Dental Ceramist

or equivalent experience

**Work Setting**:

- Commercial dental laboratory

**Tasks**:

- Trim, smooth, and shape surfaces

**Type of Materials**:

- Porcelain

**Technical Expertise (dental)**:

- Waxing-up
- Polishing
- Assembly

**Area of Specialization**:

- Crowns and bridges

**Security and Safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Immunization records

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Hand-eye co-ordination

**Personal Suitability**:

- Client focus
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Team player

**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Pension plan

**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program