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Registered Technician Orthotics RTO (c), Orthotics Technician Intern or Technician-in-Training, Orthopaedics. (1 position)

When applying, please include competition number 2024-120-PFR-60 and position title in the email subject line.

Please visit www.saskabilities.ca for complete job posting.

Duties include:
-  Fabricating, modifying, adjusting and repairing orthoses.
-  Following specific instructions of clinical staff and prescription requirements.
-  Developing knowledge of procedures, inventory, components, supplies and materials used in the fabrication process.
-  Safely and competently operate department equipment, such as grinders, saws, drills, etc.
-  Supporting production goals to ensure timely customer service.
-  Assisting with appropriate client file and department statistical, inventory and caseload documentation.
-  Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education:
-  Registered Technician Orthotics or completion of a two-year post-secondary Orthotics/Prosthetics Technician course from an accredited facility preferred.
-  Candidates without education who display the appropriate level of experience and skills and are committed to challenging national exams, may also be considered for a Technician-in-Training program.
-  Minimum Grade 12 with university entrance requirements (math, sciences).

Experience:
-  Operation of power and hand tools including band saws, grinders, drills, sewing machines, etc.

Skills:
-  Excellent hand skills and mechanical aptitude.
-  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
-  Knowledge of tools and characteristics of materials used in a manufacturing process, with the ability to fabricate a finished product following specific instructions.

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.