Cosmetic Ceramist

Senior Dental Ceramist

• Location:
  
  Ottawa, Ontario.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time, Onsite.
• Compensation: $30–$35 per hour (based on experience).

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.

• Fabricate 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.

• Diploma 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.

• Modern, 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.

• $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.