Dental Laboratory Technician - Orthodontics

Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)

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Job Info

- Job Identification 4361
- Posting Date 09/10/2026, 07:44 PM
- Apply Before 09/25/2026, 05:55 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (On-site)
- Grade 9
- Category Type Support Staff
- Position Type Support Staff - Regular
- College/Administrative Portfolio College of Health Sciences
- Annual Salary Range $61,237.32 to $83,944.20

About the Job

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Dental Laboratory Services, the Dental Technician provides comprehensive orthodontic laboratory services and educational technical support within the Orthodontics Graduate Program under the direction of licensed dental faculty.

Responsibilities

- Evaluates intraoral scans and/or clinical impressions for accuracy and suitability for fabrication of orthodontic appliances
- Fabricates models (3D printed or poured into dental stone) for the purpose of appliance fabrication
- Fabricate all manner of orthodontic appliances as required
- Provides ongoing assistance to graduate and undergraduate students to ensure they develop a high standard of technical expertise in the evaluation of dental prescriptions, the design of orthodontic appliances and clinical working models
- Assists students, instructors and researchers in appliance design

Qualifications

- College or Technical Institute Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology
- Registered member of the College of Dental Technologists of Alberta – R.D.T. / D.T. Status
- Minimum 5 years of experience in fixed and removable orthodontic appliances





This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.

About University of Alberta

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members,



to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and secure to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

📌 Dental Laboratory Technician - Orthodontics (Edmonton)
🏢 The University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton