Seating Technician II

As a seating technician at the Glenrose hospital, you will work alongside 2 other passionate seating technicians and Occupational therapists to assess for and fabricate custom seating components for complex clients. Make a difference in the everyday lives of patients across the lifespan. Your day-to-day work will include face to face appointments with patients, preparing raw materials for assembly and fabrication, finishing upholstery and documentation. Feel rewarded by knowing the seating system you built will enhance patients' lives. We offer a comprehensive training environment with collaborative health professionals in a specialized area of practice. This role may be asked to support technical operations in orthotics or prosthetics areas depending on needs of the department. A willingness to learn and grow will be essential in this role.

As the Seating Technician you will design, modify, fabricate, assemble and repair custom and commercial seating systems under the direction of the seating clinical team. You will also complete equipment/wheelchair repairs as needed and support the work of the area such as ordering equipment and supplies, equipment maintenance, keeping the area clean and completing any necessary paperwork for billing purposes.

Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year's experience in the area of seating and fabrication of custom seating.

Must have previous experience and comfort with the use of hand and power tools such as drill press, band saw, grinders, and drills. Must be able lift up to 50 lbs alone, must be able to kneel, crouch, bend, crawl, sit and stand for long periods of time. Must have experience with sewing a variety of materials. Previous attendance or willingness to attend the Alberta Seating Education Workshop required as per AADL. Must have attended a recognized anatomy course or show relevant knowledge in anatomy specific to seating. Must be able to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft excel, outlook, work etc..

Current acknowledgment as custom seating technician with AADL. Have documented attendance at seminars, workshops and conferences related to adaptive seating. Experience with Design and artistic skills also an asset. Previous experience with computer aided design and manufacturing processes is considered an asset. Previous experience with upholstery and industrial sewing is an asset.