Junior Seating & Mobility Consultant (Co-op)

Position Summary

At Macdonald’s Home Health Care, the Junior Seating & Mobility Consultant (Co-Op Student) will gain hands-on experience supporting our Sales Team, clients, and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This position is ideal for a Kinesiology student interested in mobility, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, or healthcare systems, and looking to gain practical experience in a professional healthcare environment.

During the Co‑Op term (8 months), the student will work closely with an experienced Seating & Mobility Consultant, gaining comprehensive exposure to both clinical and operational aspects of mobility and accessibility services. Learning opportunities include:

Clinical & Mobility Knowledge                                                                                                                                      

Hands‑on exposure to a wide range of mobility equipment, including manual and power wheelchairs, seating systems, and adaptive devices.

Understanding functional mobility considerations and foundational seating principles such as posture, pressure management, and ergonomic positioning.

Observing how kinesiology principles are applied in real‑world rehabilitation and assistive technology contexts.

Sales & Funding Processes

Learning how mobility equipment is prescribed, justified, and funded within the BC healthcare system, including interactions with third‑party funders, government programs, and private pay clients.

Gaining insight into how quotes, product selections, and clinical recommendations intersect with funding criteria and client needs.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Exposure to collaborative workflows involving clinicians (OTs and PTs), technicians, sales consultants, and administrative staff.

Understanding how clinical recommendations translate into equipment setup, modifications, and delivery.

Client Interaction & Communication

Developing professional communication skills through interactions with clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Learning how to gather client information, interpret functional needs, and communicate clearly across departments.

Operational & Technical Insight

Observing equipment assembly processes and working directly with service technicians to understand how mobility devices are configured, adjusted, and maintained.

Gaining experience with CRM or inventory systems, lead management tools, and internal workflow processes used to track orders and approvals.

Professional Development

Participation in team meetings to learn about case discussions, product updates, and workflow improvements.

Building practical workplace skills such as prioritization, organization, documentation accuracy, and cross‑functional communication.

Exposure to the broader role of kinesiology within healthcare organizations, including how knowledge of biomechanics, human movement, and ergonomics supports mobility‑focused programs.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Kinesiology Co-Op or internship program

Strong interest in mobility, rehabilitation, ergonomics, or assistive technology

Microsoft Office knowledge, computer software, and internet proficiency 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Team-oriented and dependable with a strong work ethic 

Highly organized and detail-oriented