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

Salary Range: $27.91 - $ 30.21/hour

Application Deadline

May 12th, 2026

Interested in Applying?

Please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply@tvcc.on.ca (apply[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca). In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.

While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.