We are currently recruiting for a part-time (22.5 hours per week), regular Industrial Sewer to fill an upcoming vacancy in Adapted Technology Service (ATS). The successful candidate will be part of a creative and highly skilled team which designs and builds supportive custom seating surfaces for children and youth who have a physical disability. 

The designated office for this position is London. This position is expected to start in June 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Co-design the covering for a seating system or assistive device with other technicians and/or therapists. 
• Design and create upholstered seat covers (including contoured surfaces) and other fabric based assistive devices in order to meet the clinical needs of the client. 
• Remove and mount seating to and from wheeled base.  
• Maintain machinery needed for upholstery and order equipment as needed.
• Monitor inventory of fabrics and other materials and order as needed.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and stay current with available products in the industry.
• Participate in team discussions on clinical technical issues and upholstery (covering) solutions.
• In collaboration with other workshop technicians, fabricate or finish components of seating systems, or other assistive devices as needed. This could include gluing, operation of drill press, sander, band saw/chop saw, or industrial sewing machines, as well as pattern making and applying finishes.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school diploma with a focus in trades
• Courses or education in upholstery, sewing or dress making/design is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in upholstering contoured/complex surfaces using foams and/or soft materials;
• Keen attention to detail and able to adjust product based on feedback;
• A strong customer service and family-centered focus;
• Experience working with children and/or persons with a disability is considered an asset;
• Ability to be flexible and dynamic, responding to needs from multiple team members;
• Experience with prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and balancing a number of tasks;
• Demonstrated ability working in a team environment, including effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency is required. (e.g. ability to use email system and calendar, simple database work and website searches.) 
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

*Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to bring in a portfolio/pictures of projects they have worked on, particularly ones that involve upholstering contoured/complex surfaces using foams and/or soft materials.

Salary Range:  $27.91 - $ 30.21/hour