We are Broda, a leading manufacturer of durable medical equipment for long-term care facilities in North America. Broda provides a clinically relevant line of tilt-in-space positioning, mobility, rehab chairs and other seating solutions that have been improving people’s lives since 1981. Ready for an exciting and fulfilling Broda career? We’re always looking for top talent. Check out our openings below to find the your perfect fit.
Want to roll with Broda?
The Broda team is made up of a variety of rewarding positions. From manufacturing, to sales, to customer support, each member of our team helps us achieve our mission. We aim to provide the safest, most comfortable seating in the healthcare industry. In light of our mission, we want all our employees to finish every day feeling accomplished and valued. Our company culture promotes teamwork and achievement. With Broda team members all over North America, we collaborate to bring safe, comfortable seating to some of the world’s most vulnerable: our elderly. Does this sound like a purpose you would enjoy? If yes, then a Broda career may be for you!
Industrial Engineer
Here’s what we do…
Founded in 1981, Broda has grown into an international leader in long term care seating. We take raw material, and with your help transform them into a vast array of high-end wheelchairs, and gliders. The chairs we build are utilized in hospitals, and health care facilities across North America. Our products have helped millions of individuals lead happier, healthier lives.
Here’s where you come in
Broda is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our team! This will be a new role for the facility due to growth. The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for conducting Kaizen workshops and time and motion studies. They will also be responsible for managing various manufacturing performance deliverables such as implementing continuous improvement suggestions, optimizing process flows, and designing plant layouts. The candidate will provide support for technical and manufacturing solutions, including engineering and line balancing, to achieve goals related to research and development, organizational projects, and continuous improvement efforts. The candidate will also oversee the building facilities maintenance, including preventative maintenance and upkeep.
Duties
- Lead material flow throughout the organization-wide Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
- Work independently and apply experience to all aspects of the assigned job.
- Initiating and implementing cost reduction processes in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Troubleshoot new equipment and collaborate with various teams to promote team participation.
- Support the development of a Preventative Maintenance Program for manufacturing process equipment.
- Review facilities and equipment requirements with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct time studies, identify capacity constraints, and seek opportunities for improving efficiencies, ERP usage and production scheduling optimization and reducing manufacturing costs.
- Initiate Kaizen workshops for under-performing work cells.
- Train operations staff on new processes and provide instructions.
- Analyze operations, design work flow and production processes, and ensure products meet quality standards.
- Design layouts for maximum efficiency of equipment, materials, and workspace.
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to meet company standards.
- Developing production area models using process flows, value stream maps, Pareto charts, spaghetti diagrams, and CAD drawings to capture material flow, information exchange, and key performance metrics
- Analyzing operational data and performance metrics to identify issues and improvement opportunities
- Contributing to strategic roadmaps focused on capacity, automation, digital transformation, infrastructure, and new technology integration
- Partnering with program management, operations, facilities, and engineering teams to optimize factory layout and support program needs
Skills
The candidate must have a degree/diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or a relevant trade certification. They should have professional experience of 5-10 years in a Manufacturing environment. They should be able to prioritize tasks independently, take action, and work with partial responsibility and minimal supervision.
If you are a motivated professional with the required background and skills, we invite you to join Broda Seating on our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals through top-notch seating and mobility solutions. Please send resume to careers@brodaseating.com and reference this position.
Human Resources Business Partner
Job Purpose
The HR Manager works closely with the Plant Manager and local management team to support day to day factory operations while continually improving programs and offerings. You will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities covering a broad range of HR functions from on-boarding, training, recruitment, benefits, to health and safety. You will be reporting to the Executive Director of HR Manager based out of MITY, Inc, out of Orem, Utah with a dotted line to the Plant Manager of Broda.
This role works in office Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm with some overtime or flexibility necessary.
Human Resource Duties
- Lead end-to-end recruitment initiatives, including talent sourcing, pre-screening, interviews, coordination of assessments, and onboarding, to attract and retain high-quality talent that supports company growth.
- Design and execute comprehensive onboarding and orientation processes, including employee documentation, cross-departmental collaboration, and delivery of corporate culture and compliance training, to ensure seamless integration and engagement of new hires.
- Serve as a key collaborator in HR strategy meetings, providing insights on local metrics as well as assisting with companywide strategies and initiatives.
- Manage benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment, updates, and employee inquiries, and maintain compliance with applicable laws such as ESA, OH&SA, and AODA related regulations.
- Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance for hourly and salaried staff through validation and verification processes, supporting financial integrity and employee satisfaction.
- Act as the lead for health and safety initiatives, including inspections, incident investigations, WSIB claims, and return-to-work programs, fostering a safety-first culture that minimizes risks and complies with legislative requirements.
- Lead efforts to enhance organizational health and safety communication, including facilitating meetings, documenting action plans, and tracking follow-up to improve workplace safety performance.
- Uphold legal and regulatory compliance across all HR functions, proactively managing policies related to employment standards, workplace safety, accessibility, and pandemic protocols.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external agencies such as Ministry of Labour and Service Canada, ensuring effective responses to inspections, investigations, and inquiries.
- Provide strategic employee relations support, including guidance on absence, performance, grievances, and organizational change, to promote a positive and compliant workplace environment.
- Foster employee engagement through leadership of recognition programs, management of corporate branding initiatives such as SWAG inventory, and promoting a culture of appreciation and motivation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on HR projects and communications, leveraging data and insights to support organizational development initiatives.
- Oversee administration of Employment Insurance Claims, ROEs, and Service Canada inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate processing to support employee transitions.
- Partner with Operations to implement visual management tools for production targets and encourage a data-driven approach to operational excellence.
- Prepare agendas, facilitate meetings, and track follow-up actions for health and safety and other HR-related forums to ensure continuous improvement.
- Perform other strategic HR duties as assigned, contributing to organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties
- Maintain attendance, absenteeism, and vacation tracking program for all employees
- Maintain employee’s Health and Dental Benefits through Equitable Health, including LTD
- Maintain administration of employee’s voluntary RRSP through Manulife
- Deposit all Canadian Cheques in accordance with SOP’s from Finance
- Filing and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The following are qualifications that are necessary for a person to be considered for this position. Qualifications include:
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s degree, or college certificate in HR, Business or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
- Leadership and/or mentoring skills
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products
Preferred
- Experienced Human Resources background with expanding duties and knowledge expansion
- CHRP designation or working towards would be considered an asset
If you are a motivated professional with the required background and skills, we invite you to join Broda Seating on our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals through top-notch seating and mobility solutions. Please send resume to careers@brodaseating.com and reference this position.
Don’t see a Broda career opportunity for you?
If you’re looking for a different role than we have available, that’s ok. Submit your resume and cover letter to careers@brodaseating. We’ll let you know as soon as we need someone with your expertise!
Broda is an EEO/AA employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job seekers will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Broda offers a competitive wage and benefits package.