Seating and Mobility Technician - Assistive Technology

​Req ID: 209376
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII  
Department: OPCZ Assistive Tech Seating System
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 19-Sep-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Engineer, or other primary healthcare provider, the seating and mobility technician is responsible for modifications of components on a seating and mobility system which are either pre-manufactured, modified or custom fabricated onsite by the seating technician. The seating and mobility technician performs fabrication, adjustment and repairs of seating and mobility devices to meet the patient's unique requirements. The position applies custom approaches to achieve the desired results for comfort, safety, and functionality, resulting in improved body functioning, better independence, reduction of current or risk of pressure injuries and improved quality of life. Custom seating enhances the seating and mobility systems client by creating solutions and adaptations that are beyond the limitations of unmodified commercial equipment. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year post-secondary education or relevant specialized training required (an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered)
• One year experience in seating and mobility systems required
• Proficiency in carpentry, sewing and mechanics required
• Demonstrated, in depth knowledge of various types of seating systems - Tilt, power, manual etc.
• Familiarity with safety standards for working with and maintaining machinery, PPE and handling of materials (WHIMIS)
• Ability to problem solve, visualize, fabricate and install devices using creativity and drawing on previous experience
• Experience in custom cutting and upholstery preferred
• RESNA Certification preferred
• Basic understanding and operation of machinery and power tools used in assistive technology
• Basic understanding of design and fabrication principles
• Basic understanding of human anatomy
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of this position, including lifting and standing
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Permanent full time; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$21.72 - $24.68 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.