City : Toronto

Category : Full Time

Industry : Healthcare

Employer : The Hospital for Sick Children

About Sickkids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.  As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.  Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.  SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Posting Description

An integral member of the Children's Orthotics Clinic, the Technical Supervisor will lead, manage, coach and mentor a team of Technicians in the delivery of day-to-day technical operations within an assigned practice portfolio; facilitates the coordination of a comprehensive range of technical activities, ensuring effective and appropriate use of resources. Assists staff with professional development and achievement of program goals aligned with Strategic Directions; ensuring the team attains and maintains best practices in all aspects of their work.  

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for applying improvement initiatives, workflow management, and evidence-based practice to improve patient care for the Children's Orthotics Clinic. Acts as the communication liaison between members of the team and cross functional teams within the hospital using their broad scope of expertise to make best practice and technical decisions. The Technical Supervisor has the added responsibility of competing technical duties to assist in the fabrication and fitting of patient devices. 

Here's what you'll get to do 

• Broad scope of expertise and will act as a resource to the technical team with regards to technical decision making and implementing best practices. 
• Responsible for managing the technical group ensuring quality devices are fabricated and performance meets the standards of the clinic. 
• Maintains formal processes and procedures that ensure a smooth progression of devices through the entire fabrication workflow. 
• Guides, support, mentors, coordinates and facilitates the work of the technical team supporting the initiatives of the department and Sick Kids. 
• Administers equipment maintenance and ensures timely recognition of repair needs and appropriate corrective action/ arranges contractors to perform maintenance when needed. 
• Leads innovative departmental process changes with the use of best practices in collaboration with The Children's Orthotics Clinical Manager. 
• Organize and lead regular technical meetings. 
• Purchasing and inventory management for The Children's Orthotics Clinic. 
• Report on equipment/mechanical issues to Plant Operations. 
• Communicates directly with outside companies regarding coordination and scheduling of service including equipment repair. 

Here's what you'll need

• Must have graduated from an accredited College in Orthotics and Prosthetics 
• Orthotics Prosthetics Canada Registered Technician 
• Minimum 5 years relevant technical practice experience 
• Purchasing & Inventory Management preferred  
• Ensuring best practices and quality standards 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Ability to act as a liaison with cross functional teams 
• Ability to provide guidance and technical decision-making
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion 

Here's what you'll love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• This position is eligible to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). You can learn more about HOOPP's plan features by reviewing The HOOPP Handbook. 
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site. 

Employment Type: 

• Full time- 1.00FTE 

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team.  SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired.  If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How to Apply

Technical difficulties? Email ask.hr@sickkids.ca with a short description of the issues you are experiencing. We will not accept resumes sent to this inbox but we are happy to respond to requests for technical assistance.

Tip: Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document of 20 pages or less as you cannot upload multiple documents as part of your application.

Every application is reviewed by a human recruiter and all hiring decisions are made by people. In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications.

All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.