Industrial Sewer

TVCC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

TVCC in London, Ontario is seeking a part-time Industrial Sewer (22.5 hours/week) to join the Adapted Technology Service. You will design and build supportive seating surfaces for children and youth with physical disabilities.

The role requires upholstery experience, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to meet deadlines. A portfolio demonstrating previous upholstery work is requested for interview.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma with a focus in trades.
• Experience upholstering contoured/complex surfaces using foams and/or soft materials (min 2 years).
• Attention to detail and ability to adjust products based on feedback.
• Strong customer service and family-centered focus.
• Experience working with children or persons with a disability is an asset.
• Able to work flexibly and respond to needs from multiple team members.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, calendar, simple database search).
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Co-design the covering for seating systems or devices with technicians and therapists.
• Design and create upholstered seat covers and other fabric-based assistive devices to meet client needs.
• Maintain machinery for upholstery and order equipment as needed.
• Monitor fabric inventory and order materials as needed.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and stay current with products.
• Participate in team discussions on clinical technical issues and upholstery solutions.
• Fabricate or finish components of seating systems and assistive devices; use tools like drill press, sander, band saw/chop saw, sewing machines; pattern making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Secondary school diploma with focus in trades

Job description

Friday, September 18, 2026 to Monday, September 28, 2026

Category:

Construction

Health/Human Services

Agency:

Community Employment Services Fanshawe London

Nelson Park Plaza
155 Clarke Road
London, Ontario
N5W 5C9

Description

Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

We are currently recruiting for a part-time (22.5 hours per week), regular Industrial Sewer to fill an upcoming vacancy in Adapted Technology Service (ATS). The successful candidate will be part of a creative and highly skilled team which designs and builds supportive custom seating surfaces for children and youth who have a physical disability.
The designated office for this position is London.

Responsibilities

• Co-design the covering for a seating system or assistive device with other technicians and/or therapists.
• Design and create upholstered seat covers (including contoured surfaces) and other fabric based assistive devices in order to meet the clinical needs of the client.
• Maintain machinery needed for upholstery and order equipment as needed.
• Monitor inventory of fabrics and other materials and order as needed.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and stay current with available products in the industry.
• Participate in team discussions on clinical technical issues and upholstery (covering) solutions.
• In collaboration with other workshop technicians, fabricate or finish components of seating systems, or other assistive devices as needed. This could include gluing, operation of drill press, sander, band saw/chop saw, or industrial sewing machines, as well as pattern making and applying finishes.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma with a focus in trades
• Courses or education in upholstery, sewing or dress making/design is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in upholstering contoured/complex surfaces using foams and/or soft materials;
• Keen attention to detail and able to adjust product based on feedback;
• A strong customer service and family-centered focus;
• Experience working with children and/or persons with a disability is considered an asset;
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic, responding to needs from multiple team members;
• Experience with prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and balancing a number of tasks;
• Demonstrated ability working in a team environment, including effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency is required. (e.g. ability to use email system and calendar, simple database work and website searches.)
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to bring a portfolio demonstrating their upholstery/sewing experience, including upholstering contoured/complex surfaces.

TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.

TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.