You chose Kinesiology because you’re passionate about what moves us all. You know that muscle and joint pain and disease can hold people back from living their best life, and you want to play a critical role in removing those barriers. If this sounds like you, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re BioPed Footcare, and we love to improve the life of our clients. With over 40 years experience and 65+ clinics across Canada, we are leaders in lower limb and foot care. As part of our network of independent clinics, you will be supported by 200+ peers nationally, sharing information and knowledge and helping you grow in your own career.
Our mission is to empower people to live their lives to the fullest by helping to alleviate their foot pain. To continue to help our clients do more in life, work, and play, we’re looking to train a Kinesiology Graduate to become a Canadian Certified Pedorthist.
As our new Pedorthist in training, you will be paid while taking online courses over the course of the upcoming year. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and do things like:
- Helping to treat injuries, deformities and conditions of the foot
- Assisting the Certified Pedorthist/Care Coordinator in providing service to clients
- Performing biomechanical assessments and gait analyses of the lower extremities, including muscle and joint function and provide optimal short and long-term treatment plans with the help of a mentor Pedorthist
- Assisting with orthotic manufacturing in our on-site labratory
- Maintaining a thorough and accurate patient health record
- Keeping up-to-date with industry knowledge and innovative techniques to improve patient care
- Reviewing and triaging with your multidisciplinary clinical team
- Being a committed and loyal team player to help the clinic always run efficiently and safely
You’ll excel in this role if you are:
Compassionate- you’re calm, warm, understanding, and you always make your patients feel valued and supported when you work with them.
A team player – you have an all-hands-on-deck mentality and are always willing to jump in and support your team wherever needed
Conscientious- you’re passionate about your field, and you’re always eager to share best practices to continuously improve and keep up with industry trends.
A problem solver – you’re an excellent listener, and you can gather information effectively from patients to minimize their concerns and resolve their issues.
* Enjoy biomechanics & helping people!
About this opportunity with BioPed Footcare:
New graduates welcome! This is ideally a full-time position (32-40 hours weekly) working typically from Tuesday-Saturday, between the hours of 9:00am-7:00pm. You’ll earn a competitive compensation package. We will offer considerable opportunities for growth and advancement.
Qualifications:
● Enrolled in or graduated from a Kinesiology post-secondary program
We want to know what you absolutely love within the kinesiology scope of practice, especially Anatomy and Biomechanics, so we can offer you more opportunities to grow personally, professionally and the way you envision your career (e.g. leading, teaching, supporting student development through coaching and clinic ownership).
How to Apply
If you want to build your career and grow with us, please apply now. We believe in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we live in, and we encourage applications from all groups including those that are traditionally underrepresented. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Come join our team! An exciting and fulfilling career awaits and we are ready for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
