Millwright - Facilities Management

Posting Period

Open:         November 28, 2024 

Deadline:   December 4, 2024 

Unifor

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

Facilities Management

Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Management, the Millwright installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment throughout the Hospital.

Rate of Pay:                   $37.10 per hour - $37.77 per hour

In accordance with the Letter of Understanding between LHSC and UNIFOR Local 27, this role is entitled to a market rate adjustment of $7.00 per hour for all hours worked, and is in addition to your applicable starting rate.  The need for market rate adjustments will be reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to change.

Status:                            Regular Full Time 

Initial Shift:                     *All shifts and placements subject to change according to the Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate
• Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) including an 8000 hour apprenticeship
• Minimum 4 years recent, related job experience
• Demonstrated proficient ability to perform precision welding for fabrication and repair needs; arc, mig and tig
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member liaising with all levels of the organization
• interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
• Ability to prioritize, work effectively and adapt to change in a busy environment
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and manuals
• Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely fashion
• Demonstrated understanding and executes process to obtain and replace filters, including HEPA filters
• Demonstrated ability to correctly troubleshoot, repair and provide preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Mechanical aptitude and proficient ability
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Vision, Purpose and Values 
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health?s current definition of being fully vaccinated  For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.