Part Time – Prosthetics & Orthotics Laboratory Technologist

Job title:

Part Time – Prosthetics & Orthotics Laboratory Technologist

Company

George Brown College

Job description

Competition Number: REQ 6710TITLE: Part Time – Prosthetics & Orthotics Laboratory TechnologistDIVISION: Centres for Community Services & Health SciencesSALARY: $32.19 per hourHOURS PER WEEK: 24LOCATION: 2075 Bayview AvenueSTATUS: Regular Part Time SupportEFFECTIVE DATE: ImmediatelyCLOSING DATE: May 30, 2025Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.GBC VisionTo be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.Position Description:The Prosthetics & Orthotics Laboratory Technologist (POLT) instructs, supervises and provides evaluates students in the technical lab spaces of the Sunnybrook Campus George Brown College Prosthetic & Orthotic Programs (GBC P&O). The Prosthetics & Orthotics Laboratory Technologist is also responsible to develop, prepare and perform demonstrations and lectures of laboratory procedures and techniques to enhance the learning of applied skills in a safe, efficient, and employable manner.Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the supervising and instructing students in the prosthetic and orthotic laboratory spaces. Prepares project supplies and materials in advance as needed. Provides immediate and direct feedback to students to help facilitate their learning. Ensures that students’ learning outcomes are progressing. Supervises and grades lab projects and lab exams.

• Manages the safe and comprehensive end of day lab clean-up and closing process of technical laboratory and learning spaces. Relays student performance concerns to faculty and the Program Coordinator, as required.

• Assists and supports staff, faculty, and the Program Coordinator, in receiving lab supplies, project materials, and inventory management as required. Also ensures students minimize wastage of inventory due to poor change with technique/protocols.

• Adherence to Health and Safety principles. Adherence to AODA standards. Ensures that the students follow safe and proper use of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), machinery and hazardous materials. Reports equipment maintenance or safety issues, as required. May engage in minor machine maintenance and repairs.

• Responsible for developing curricula to enhance students’ learning of applied skills required to be employable in the Prosthetics and Orthotics Technical industry. This may include, but not be restricted to, live demonstrations, pre-recorded/flipped content, multimedia lectures, learning resources. The laboratory demonstrations of practical and current fabrication techniques are to be done at industry standards. The POLT will also be responsible for development, supervision, and evaluation of laboratory exams.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year college diploma from the GBC Prosthetics & Orthotics technical program.

• Registered Prosthetic or Orthotic Technician (or in process) with Orthotics Prosthetics Canada.

• Other applicable education may be considered.

• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience within a technical Prosthetics/Orthotics environment.

• Experience in the larger Prosthetics and Orthotics facility is preferred.

• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office – in Word, Excel and Outlook, and ordering/inventory software preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively within a team structure.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills at a professional level.

• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown College may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.

About Us:prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a . See why we are consistently ranked as one of .George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact confidentially.

Expected salary

$32.19 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 24 May 2025 22:40:03 GMT

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