Dental Lab Ceramist

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Dental Lab Ceramist to join a high-quality dental laboratory in Calgary. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented ceramist who takes pride in creating highly aesthetic, functional restorations and thrives in a collaborative lab environment. The ceramist will play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for patients and supporting dentists with consistent, high-end work.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete ceramic layering and finishing for crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported restorations
• Perform staining, glazing, contouring, and final aesthetics to meet prescription and quality standards
• Collaborate with designers, technicians, and leadership to ensure case accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain consistency in shade matching, morphology, and occlusion
• Evaluate incoming cases and communicate any concerns or recommendations proactively
• Adhere to established quality control processes and turnaround expectations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ceramic techniques and workflows

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a dental lab ceramist
• Strong proficiency in ceramic layering, staining, and finishing
• Experience with zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain restorations
• Excellent eye for aesthetics, shade matching, and natural tooth morphology
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience working with digital workflows (CAD/CAM) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level
• Stable, full-time position in a modern dental laboratory
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, aesthetic cases
• Long-term growth potential within the lab

Work Environment

• Onsite role in Ottawa
• Consistent case flow with a focus on quality over volume
• Professional lab culture emphasizing craftsmanship, communication, and teamwork