Requisition number
205007E
Date posted
10/07/2026
Orthotist, Sunny Hill Motion Lab BC Children's Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
What you'll do - Assesses client needs by methods such as consulting with the client regarding needs, goals, objectives and extent of disability, and measuring the client to establish dimensions of the orthosis.
- Designs and/or selects appropriate orthosis by methods such as taking an impression of the appropriate body area, making a position mould and modifying the cast in accordance with anatomical and physiological requirements.
- Communicates with technical staff regarding fabrication requirements of orthoses and demonstrates fabrication procedures as necessary.
- Fits and adjusts the orthosis by methods such as meeting with the client and educating the client in the proper usage and care of the orthosis to ensure the client reaches the maximum potential and comfort level.
- Makes recommendations for repair and/or replacement of orthoses by methods such as examining and evaluating the orthosis to ensure client safety.
- Communicates with clients/families, other health team members and the community by methods such as receiving referrals, providing information to assist in making informed decisions, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, and collaborating with team members in the planning, coordination and evaluation of client service.
- Prepares and maintains records by documenting assessment, recommendations, evaluation, modification(s), and clients' goals to provide evidence and rationale that support findings. Completes reports such as workload statistics.
- Maintains knowledge of current equipment, technology and design techniques in the orthotics field by methods such as reviewing literature in specialty areas, consulting with clinical and community experts, manufacturers and dealers, and attending workshops and conferences.
What you bring Qualifications
- Completion of recognized Orthotics Program and two years' recent experience in a rehabilitation health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Certification in Orthotics from the Canadian Board for Certification of Prosthetists and Orthotists (CBCPO) and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO).
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Program Name Here contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
- Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer-based communication methods.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
- Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows-based programs.
- Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing.
- Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until October 19, 2028)
Salary Range: $41.65 - $51.99/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0900-1700
Requisition # 205007E
What we do BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.
BCCH and SHHC programs are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
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