orthotic technician

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Montreal is looking for a skilled individual to fabricate and repair prosthetic and orthotic appliances. The role requires on-site work with 1 to 7 months of experience preferred. Candidates will benefit from a health care plan and free parking. Applicants must have a certificate from a college or equivalent experience and exhibit strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in the fabrication and repair of prosthetic and orthotic appliances.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate prosthetic and orthotic appliances.
• Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment.
• Analyze technical documents and reports.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

Industrial sewing machine

Hand tools

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Urban area
• Prosthetics and orthotics laboratories

Responsibilities Tasks

• Fabricate prosthetic and orthotic appliances
• Repair, build and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances or footwear
• Assemble or build prosthetic and orthotic appliances according to drawings, measurements and plaster casts
• Make and modify plaster casts
• Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment
• Analyze technical documents and reports

Experience and specialization Type of product

• Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools
• Industrial sewing machine

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Dedication
• Versatility

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available