Since 1949, TVCC has been working with children and youth to help them reach their full potential. Today, a wide range of services and supports are provided for young people with physical disabilities, communication disorders, developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders to support them in attaining the best available quality of life and health. In partnership with local and regional agencies, TVCC annually serves more than 11,000 children, youth and their families from birth to age 19 across Southwestern Ontario in over 700 locations.

TVCC is 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

TVCC is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of clients.



To apply, please email your cover letter and resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Word format) to Human Resources at [email protected]. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in. To learn more about TVCC, please visit our website at www.tvcc.on.ca. 

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.