Orthotics Resident
Requisition ID: 400055
Position Number: 20087856
Posting End Date: April 14, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Orthotics
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 05/19/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $34.818, $36.995, $39.176, $41.340
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Orthotics/Certified Orthotist and concurrent with extensive self-teaching in preparation for the OPC exam, the incumbent assesses, measures, fabricates and fits orthoses.
NOTE: The degree of supervision received and the complexity of the tasks performed are in accordance with the incumbent’s demonstrated proficiency.
Experience
- Previous education and experience in the assessment, measuring and fitting of Orthoses as obtained in the OPC approved educational program required.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
- Completion of an Orthotics Prosthetics Canada (OPC) accredited clinical Orthotics school program or OPC approved equivalent training and approved by OPC for entrance into an Orthotics Residency.
- The ability and initiative to self-teach is essential.
- In addition to extensive self-teaching, on-the-job training will be provided by a Certified Orthotist to prepare the incumbent for the OPC certification examination in Orthotics.
- As a condition of employment, the incumbent must commit to write and pass this examination within four years from date of hire.
- In addition, the incumbent must attend relevant continuing education programs in orthotics on an ongoing basis as requested by the Coordinator of Orthotics.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Acceptance into an OPC Orthotics Residency and maintenance of good standing within the Residency. Must acquire the skills and knowledge to achieve successful OPC Certification in Orthotics within 4 years from date of hire.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
- Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
- Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
- Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
- Computer literacy.
Physical Requirements
- Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for assessment, fabrication and fitting of orthoses.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
