Technical Attendant

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Edmonton seeks a Technical Attendant for their Orthotics and Prosthetics service. This role involves supporting daily operations, maintaining cleanliness, operating machines, and assisting with clinical spaces. Ideal candidates are adaptable team players with the ability to lift heavy items. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and power tools is required. This full-time position offers competitive pay, and the posting closes on December 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to waist level.
• Previous WHMIS training is required.
• Proficiency with Computer‑Assisted Manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily functioning of the Orthotics and Prosthetics service.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of shops.
• Operate and clean machines including band saws, grinders, and sewing machines.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Proficiency with power tools

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Adaptability and teamwork

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 and work areas, sewing of straps, cast filling, operating and cleaning of some machines (sanding, grinding and cutting machines), assisting with maintaining supplies and 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 a 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 patiently 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 required (band saw, grinders, sanders, sewing machines etc.). Working in dirty and 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 and patient care activities. You will also provide non‑patient care activities to support the operations of service delivery.

Job Classification

• Classification: Technical Attendant
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 13-JUL-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $24.92
• Maximum Salary: $27.46
• 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 40 lbs for short distances, push and pull loaded carts, and walk up and down stairs and ramps repeatedly during 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).