Senior Dental Ceramist
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour (based on experience)
Position Overview
A well-established, full-service dental laboratory in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Senior Dental Ceramist to join its growing team.
This role is ideal for a ceramist with a strong artistic eye, refined technical skills, and proven experience handling complex full mouth and full arch restorative cases. The position focuses on delivering highly aesthetic, functional ceramic restorations in a quality-driven environment.
The Senior Ceramist will play a key role in producing premium results while collaborating closely with technicians, designers, and clinical partners to ensure exceptional outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesFabricate high-quality ceramic restorations including crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant-supported prosthetics
Manage and execute full mouth and full arch cases with strong esthetic outcomes
Apply advanced ceramic layering techniques for natural morphology and lifelike aesthetics
Perform contouring, staining, and glazing to meet functional and cosmetic standards
Evaluate cases for fit, occlusion, shade accuracy, and overall quality before final delivery
Maintain consistency in shade matching, surface texture, and anatomical detail
Collaborate with digital designers and technicians to ensure accurate case execution
Adhere to established quality control and turnaround standards
Skills & QualificationsDiploma or certification in Dental Technology (or equivalent hands-on experience)
3+ years of experience as a Dental Ceramist (senior-level experience preferred)
Strong expertise in ceramic layering, staining, glazing, and finishing
Experience working with zirconia, lithium disilicate, and porcelain restorations
Demonstrated experience handling full mouth rehabilitation cases
Excellent eye for esthetics, color harmony, and natural tooth anatomy
Ability to work independently within a collaborative team setting
Familiarity with digital workflows and CAD/CAM systems is an asset
Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
Work Environment & CultureModern, well-equipped laboratory focused on quality over volume
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to complex, interdisciplinary restorative cases
Opportunity to work with advanced materials and evolving digital workflows
Compensation & Benefits$30–$35 per hour (based on experience and skill level)
Full-time, stable onsite position in Ottawa
Supportive team environment with long-term stability
Opportunity for professional growth within a high-quality laboratory