Technical Attendant

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks a Technical Attendant in the Orthotics and Prosthetics service to support daily operations, keep shops clean, assist with casting, sewing straps, and operate various tools and machines. You will also help with packing, stock, and preparing clinical spaces as needed.

The role requires a reliable team player, willingness to learn, and adherence to WHMIS and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist level; carry 40 lbs; push and pull loaded carts; walk stairs and ramps repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods; WHMIS training required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shops/work areas.
• Sewing of straps and cast filling assistance.
• Operate and clean machines (sanding, grinding, cutting).
• Assist with stocking and supplies in work areas.
• Assist with packing and shipping for the department.

Skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Adaptable

Safety conscious

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Power tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

As the Technical Attendant in the Orthotics and Prosthetics service, you will help support the daily functioning of the department. Some of the core activities of this role include but are not limited to: Maintaining cleanliness and organization of shops/work areas, sewing of straps, cast filling, operating and cleaning of some machines (sanding, grinding and cutting machines), assisting with maintaining supplies/stock in work areas, use of hand tools and power tools as needed, use of Microsoft computer programs such as Excel, Outlook and Word, assisting with departmental packing and shipping as needed, daily maintenance and preparation of clinical spaces, operating of carving machine. The ideal candidate is a hard-working team player who is adaptable and willing to learn new things. This role has a wide range of responsibilities where every day can be different and where prioritizing and re-prioritizing throughout the day is a regular occurrence. The technical attendant works collaboratively with all members of the team and is ready and willing to help wherever is needed. An openness to learning how to operate computer programs as well as machinery is essential (band saw, grinders, sanders, sewing machines etc.). Working in dirty/dusty environments is a regular part of this role. The technical attendant is also required to help with lifting and moving heavy items such as boxes of plaster or sheets of plastic on a regular basis. An emphasis on working safely (WHMIS) is essential in this role.

Description:

As a Technical Attendant, you will work in conjunction with other multidisciplinary team members, and provide direct and indirect client/patient care activities. You will also provide non-patient care activities to support operations of service delivery.

• Classification: Technical Attendant
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.23
• Maximum Salary: $30.00
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Technical Attendant
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.23
• Maximum Salary: $30.00
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist level, carry 40lbs for short distances, push and pull loaded carts, and walk up and down stairs and ramps repeatedly in a shift. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods. Previous WHMIS training is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with power tools. Proficiency with computer programs and Computer-Assisted Manufacturing processes. Previous experience in Prosthetic and Orthotic work environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook and Word).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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