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Technical Attendant
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a casual Technical Attendant for Orthotics and Prosthetics at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. The role supports daily departmental operations, including shop upkeep, machine operation, shipping, and clinical space preparation. Pay is $27.23 to $30.00 per hour, on a day shift pattern with weekends off, and the posting ends 06-NOV-2026.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shops and work areas
- Operate and clean sanding, grinding, cutting and carving machines
- Sew straps and fill casts
- Assist with packing, shipping and stock
- Prepare clinical spaces daily
Requirements summary:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- Lift 50 lbs floor to waist and carry 40 lbs
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Current WHMIS training
- Power tool proficiency preferred
- Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
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- 2026-11-01
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- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Alberta Health Services
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Full company description
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,134 |
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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/work areas, sewing of straps, cast filling, operating and cleaning of some machines (sanding, grinding and cutting machines), assisting with maintaining supplies/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 of 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 collaboratively 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 essential (band saw, grinders, sanders, sewing machines etc.). Working in dirty/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/patient care activities. You will also provide non-patient care activities to support operations of service delivery.
- Classification: Technical Attendant
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $27.23
- Maximum Salary: $30.00
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be able to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist level, carry 40lbs for short distances, push and pull loaded carts, and walk up and down stairs and ramps repeatedly in 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).
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