Career Opportunity: Dental Laboratory Assistant (Apprentice / Trainee)
Location: L02 - 1555 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 5L9
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Turn Your Artistic Talent Into a Stable, Long-Term Career
Are you a fine arts, sculpture, or design graduate who wants a stable career but dreads the idea of sitting at a desk or staring at a computer screen all day? Do you love the process of crafting, sculpting, and working with your hands to create precise, beautiful work?
Dalton Denture Clinic Inc. is looking for an artistic, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Conventional Dental Laboratory Assistant. No prior dental experience is required. We are looking for raw manual talent, an eye for precision, and a strong work ethic. We will fully train you from the ground up in the traditional craftsmanship of denture fabrication.
Why This is a Great Career for Artists and Creatives
- Tangible Craftsmanship: This is a strictly conventional lab role focusing entirely on manual bench skills—sculpting, pouring, and finishing.
- A Stable Profession: Trade your skills into a reliable, steady career with consistent full-time hours in a high-demand healthcare field.
- Paid Professional Training: Receive direct mentorship from an experienced Denturist, learning a specialized, lifelong trade while earning a competitive wage from day one.
- Impactful Work: Use your artistic eye to help create appliances that restore confidence and change people's lives.
What You Will Learn and Do
- Model Creation: Master the precise art of pouring, trimming, and articulating dental models.
- Finishing and Polishing: Use specialized laboratory tools and lathes to finish, smooth, and polish dental appliances to a flawless, natural shine.
- Material Mastery: Work daily with various specialized stones, plasters, and acrylics, understanding how they behave and cure.
- Lab Operations: Maintain a highly organized, clean, and safe laboratory studio environment.
What We Are Looking For
- An Artistic Background: A degree, diploma, or strong portfolio in fine arts, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry-making, or model-making is highly valued.
- Exceptional Manual Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination, steady hands, and immense patience when working with small, detailed objects.
- A Commitment to Precision: An individual who takes pride in their craftsmanship and understands that small fractions of a millimeter matter.
- Long-Term Career Focus: Someone looking to settle into a permanent role, grow with our clinic, and master a traditional trade.
Ideal Candidate:
- Punctual and dependable
- Takes pride in cleanliness and organization
- Willing to learn and take instruction
- Friendly, respectful, and professional
- Has to be great communicator and willing to take initiative to get tasks done.
- No technical experience needed – training will be provided on-site
What We Offer:
- Hourly wage based on work ethic and reliability
- Flexible schedule (weekdays, occasional weekends)
- On-the-job training and support
- Respectful, team-oriented environment
- Staff perks and appreciation days
How to Apply (Please follow all steps carefully, Failure to follow the instruction will result in your application being rejected.):
Step 1: Call us at 204-306-9308. The phone will not be answered — please leave a voicemail with:
- Your First and Last Name
- Phone Number
- A short message (30–45 seconds)
- Include Reference Number: DA155502-XX-YY (XX = first two letters of last name, YY = last two letters of first name)
Step 2: Email your resume to [email protected]
- Subject line: Your Name – Dental Assistant – Ref #DA155502-XX-YY
- Do not attach a cover letter—instead, write it briefly in the body of your email
- Be sure to include your full name, phone number, and email in your signature
Step 3: If selected, you will be contacted for a phone interview
Step 4: Successful applicants will be invited for a brief in-person meeting and tour of our clinic
Step 5: If selected, A job offer will be sent out upon successfully pass background check
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
